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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Spotting the Leaks
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Spotting the Leaks

Artifact ID1965.28.181
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date 1956
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 10 1/8 in (29.2 cm x 25.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Texas"), stands in front of his dry, cracked lawn and looks at his dripping water hose ("Texas River Flow") in despair. Next to him stands LBJ, who holds a book ("Gulf Basin Water Survey") and points to leaking holes in the hose causing water to spill into the gutter ("Gulf of Mexico"). LBJ says "There's your trouble, Friend!" Caption reads: "Spotting the Leaks". Artist signature lower right: "Dale."
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader.
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)
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