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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Catalyst National Menace
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Catalyst National Menace

Artifact ID1973.1.700
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (American, 1916 - 1978)
Gifter
Date ca. March 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 18 in (61 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A hand ("U.S. Riot Panel") points to a big brutish man ("Racism"). Caption: “Catalyst National Menace”. Artist signature lower right: "Warren King”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsLower right corner: [blue pencil] "Sat March 2 - 68".
Historical NoteAfter the riots and protests of the Long, Hot Summer of 1967, President Johnson established the Kerner Commission to learn the causes of unrest. The report found that unrest happened in response to racism, police brutality, economic inequality, and segregation. Johnson did not comment on the Kerner Commission until almost a month later.
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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