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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Fan Fare
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Fan Fare

Artifact ID1973.10370.3
Object Type Cartoon Print
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 18 1/4 in (20.3 cm x 46.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. Frame 1: A man carries garbage to a trash can (“Litter”) that a bird sits on. Frame 2: The bird says, "Good for you." Frame 3: The man asks, "And who asked you to butt in?". The bird answers, "Lady Bird." Additional text at lower left: “Publishers Newspaper Syndicate, 1966”. Caption: “Fan Fare”. Additional text at lower center: “6-15”. Artist signature lower left: "Walt Ditzen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson from Walt Ditzen '67”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson signed laws protecting the environment, including urban environments. Lady Bird was also very involved in beautification such as the Highway Beautification Act and the Beautification Project.
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 LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
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