Soon as I Bash a Few Bugs...
Artifact ID1973.1.911
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
()
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. January 1968
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Congress") holds a mallet ("Election Year") over the controls for bomb-shaped contraption ("Budget") with various attachments sticking out, including a watering can, a flower pot (“Schools”) that the water is falling upon, a cup (“Poverty”), an American flag, and a pulley (“Urban Needs”). LBJ looks dismayed. Caption: “Soon as I Bash a Few Bugs in Your Invention, We'll Be in Business”. Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti”. An additional piece of paper “© 1968 Chicago Daily News Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower right. An additional piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson and his buddy Cordially, John Fischetti 3/17/68”. Handwritten at lower left: “16121” “Jan 30, 1968”.
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 Note© 1968 Chicago Daily News Publishers-Hall Syndicate
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.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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