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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sticking Around
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sticking Around

Artifact ID1965.28.223
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 12 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A happy boy ("Head Start") sits on a teacher's desk with an elbow propped on a globe and a document ("Plans for 1966 Program") in his hand. Caption reads: "Sticking Around". Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen Dallas Morning News August 30, 1965".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Lyndon B. Johnson with best wishes".
Historical NoteOperation Head Start was a Great Society summer program begun in 1965 that served children from poor families. It provided children with medical care, meals, and access to museums and libraries. Instead of focusing on school subjects, Operation Head Start was about promoting curiosity and self-expression and providing opportunities to help children’s development.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Head Start
Place of Publication
Dallas
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