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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Pledge to President Johnson
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Pledge to President Johnson

Artifact ID1973.2297.4
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, 1886 - 1970)
Gifter
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 in (29.2 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man (“American Labor”) puts his hand on LBJ’s shoulder, saying “We support you firmly in this critical time!” Caption: “A pledge to president Johnson!”. Artist signature lower right: “John Baer for Labor”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [red] “X”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] [red] “Poor”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “Don’t use”. Handwritten at lower left: [underline] [red] “this”. Handwritten at lower center: [red] “I can furnish original”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson had the backing of many labor unions and Johnson often intervened in labor disputes and strikes to help negotiate a settlement.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Labor Unions
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