Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1973.1.409
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
William (Bill) Mauldin
(1921 - 2003)
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
()
Gifter
Stewart L. Udall
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 in (36.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A highway is lined with billboards (“Smoke El Smello”, “Drink [F]izzo”, “Impeach Lady Bird”, “Eat”, “Use El”, “Try”). The "Impeach Lady Bird" sign is the most prominent one. Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "For Mrs. Johnson with regards from Stuart Udall and Bill Mauldin".
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 Note© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times
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
Lady Bird Johnson
(United States, 1912 - 2007)
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