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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Let's Go Easy on Appalachia...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Let's Go Easy on Appalachia...

Artifact ID1965.28.37
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Medium Pencil and ballpoint pen on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man is speaking to LBJ, who leans against a tree outside the White House. Caption reads: "Let's Go Easy on Appalachia--If It Gets TOO Prosperous It Might Go Republican!" Printed in upper left: "BERRY'S WORLD". Artist signature lower left: "Jim Berry NEA."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "For President Johnson: With best wishes and highest regard - Jim Berry"
Historical NoteAs a part of the Great Society programs, President Johnson passed the Appalachian Regional Development Act in 1965 to invest in education, job training, and transportation in Appalachia. Since 1960, the poverty rate in Appalachia has decreased from 59.4% to 13.4-23%.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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