That's Gratitude! Evicted After One Hundred Years of Service!
Artifact ID1973.1.404
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bill Sanders
(1933 - 2021)
Publisher
Milwaukee Journal
()
Gifter
Bill Sanders
Date
ca. April 1968
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 5/8 in (35.6 cm x 29.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A bearded old man with a cane carries a bag ("Legal Housing Discrimination") and looks back at the Capitol steps. Caption: “That's Gratitude! Evicted After One Hundred Years of Service!”. Artist signature lower left: "Sanders”. A small piece of paper “The Milwaukee Journal” adhered to lower left. A small piece of paper “All rights reserved 1968 Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "For President Johnson with congratulations and best wishes -Bill".
Historical NoteThe Fair Housing Act was a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. It was signed by Lyndon Johnson on April 11, 1968 that made housing discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, or national origin illegal.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 Note©1968, Publishers-Hall Syndicate
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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.
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