Now, About This Beautification Program - !
Artifact ID1966.64.66
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. September 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 3/8 in x W 15 in (46.7 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. In the Oval Office, Lady Bird grabs LBJ by the lapels and says, “Now, about this beautification program - !”. Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas Thurs. Sept. 16 '65".
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Note© The Washington Star, 1965
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Lady Bird Johnson
(United States, 1912 - 2007)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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