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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Come and Get It!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Come and Get It!

Artifact ID1973.1.2066
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1829)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1967
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 17 1/2 in (29.5 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, a cowboy, beats on a huge metal ring ("War on Hunger"). A chuckwagon ("Provisions U.S.A.") is nearby. Caption: “Come and Get It!”. Artist signature lower left: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “555”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Mon” “6 Feb 67”.
Historical NoteOne foreign aid program under the Johnson administratoin was the 1966 Food for Freedom Program, which sent food to countries dealing with hunger and promote food production in those countries.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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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Place of Publication
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