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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
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Artifact ID1973.1.405
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher (founded 1910)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 1/4 in x D (35.6 cm x 26 cm x 0 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Congress") plays fiddle music ("Civil Rights Sonata Play softly with feeling"). LBJ points to a drum ("Civil Rights Bills") and says, "Will you stop that infernal fiddlin' and start beatin' on this drum!". Artist signature lower left: "Sam Milai”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "With every best wish to a really great man and President".
Historical NoteTo get the Civil Rights Act passed in July 1964, President Johnson needed to get the support of the Senate and break a southern filibuster.
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
Pittsburgh
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