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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sacred!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sacred!

Artifact ID1973.1.800
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Date ca. May 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 1/4 in (33 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds papers ("To The Economy Slaughter House Budget Cuts"). A man ("House Appropriations Committee") pleads for the cow ("Politically Popular Measures") and says, “How can you ask such a thing?”. In the lower left, there is a stamp with a man and some text “Cowed by a few votes!”. Caption: “Sacred!”. Artist signature lower right: "Alexander”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped at lower center: [red] “F. O. Alexander P. O. Box 252 Jenkintown, PA 19046”. Handwritten at lower center: [red] “55-5” “Phila. Evening Bulletin”. Handwritten at lower right: “Mon Ed Page” “3 col Sat AM” “5-2-66” “9 AM”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history, leading to a lot of government spending.
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
Philadelphia
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