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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Solid Footing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Solid Footing

Artifact ID1965.28.339
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1898 - 1972)
Publisher (founded 1972)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1960
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 15 in (45.7 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two huge legs and shoes ("Lyndon Johnson") stand on the ground ("Action on Voting Rights"). Washington D.C. landmarks are seen in the background. Caption reads: "Solid Footing". Artist signature lower right: "Tom Little".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "2/23/60" "The Nashville Tennessean".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 made it illegal to prevent someone from registering to vote.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Nashville
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