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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.410
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1900 - 1985)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1967
Medium Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (46.4 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A large tree is surrounded by bulldozers, police, and workers. One worker has a chainsaw. A row of houses are behind the tree. Women and children carrying signs ("Preserve Our Heritage", "Save Our Trees", "Keep America Beautiful", “Save Trees”) sit in the tree branches. Artist signature lower right: "Robt. Day”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson with gratitude for her efforts to preserve and restore America's beauty. Robt Day July 21, 1967”.
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 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 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.
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