The White House Hiker
Artifact ID1973.1.692
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Shevchik
Gifter
John Shevchik
Publisher
Beaver Falls News Tribune
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 10 1/2 in (32.4 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ carries a large scroll ("Voting - Rights Bill") while walking on a treadmill ("Congressional Treadmill"). Caption: “The White House Hiker”. Artist signature lower right: "Shevchik”.
Historical NoteOn August 4, 1965, Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which banned literacy tests and poll taxes and provided federal oversight to ensure that new voting laws weren’t discriminatory.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
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