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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Very Cool Reception
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Very Cool Reception

Artifact ID1973.1.684
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. February 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 26 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds a paper (Civil Rights Bills”) and taps a senator ("Congress") on shoulder. “Congress” also holds a newspaper ("Pueblo Captured") and gives an icy reply, "Say what?". Caption: “Very Cool Reception”. Artist signature lower left: "Sam Milai”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “To our great President.... Now and for the next four years. Sincerely,”
Historical NoteOn January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea, which claimed that the ship had entered North Korean territory. In response, President Johnson negotiated for the release of the captive sailors to avoid getting into another war. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was signed on April 11. It enforced laws against hate crimes, granted rights to Native Americans, included the Fair Housing Act which banned housing discrimination, and banned the crossing of state lines to start a riot.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
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