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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Conceived in Liberty
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Conceived in Liberty

Artifact ID1973.1.443
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Date 1964
Date DescribedJanuary 1, 1863
Date DescribedJuly 2, 1964
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall (matted) H 11 1/4 in x W 16 in (28.6 cm x 40.6 cm )
Overall (without mat) H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two papers ("Emancipation Proclamation January 1863 A Lincoln") and Civil Rights Bill ("Civil Rights Bill 88th Congress Lyndon B Johnson July 1964") are side by side on the American flag. Caption: “Conceived in Liberty”. Artist signature lower left: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “© 1964, Publishers Newspaper Syndicate”.
Historical NoteOn July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, and national origin. It banned segregation and discrimination in schools, employment, public facilities, and public accommodations.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© 1964, Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
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 Abraham Lincoln (United States, 1809 - 1865)
Historical Dates
  • January 1, 1863
  • July 2, 1964
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