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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Keypeek: Hanging Loose
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Keypeek: Hanging Loose

Artifact ID1973.1.682
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 16.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Having fallen off a cliff, LBJ hangs in midair caught by the seat of his pants by a tree root ("Nation's Economy"). Caption: “Keypeek: Hanging Loose”. Additional text at lower left: “© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T. M. World Rights Reserved”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc-o Ficklen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "With all best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson".
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T. M. World Rights Reserved
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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