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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I'm Sure It's Not What the President Meant...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I'm Sure It's Not What the President Meant...

Artifact ID1973.1.1800
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1908 - 2000)
Publisher (founded 1972)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 5/8 in x W 14 in (21.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two highway workers discuss a third man who is painting flowers in place of stripes on the highway. Caption: “I'm Sure It's Not What the President Meant by Highway Beautification, but Just Try Telling That to McGonigal!”. Artist signature lower right: "Bissell”. Also printed upper left: “Bissell’s Brave New World”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at right center: “To President Johnson Our bravest New Worlder Chas. Bissell”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “Thurs”.
Historical NoteThe Highway Beautification Act of 1965 was an effort led by Lady Bird Johnson to limit billboards and remove junk yards along highways. It was signed by Lyndon Johnson on October 22, 1965.
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.
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Not on view
Place of Publication
Nashville
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