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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Burning Brighter
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Burning Brighter

Artifact ID1966.64.35
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 14 3/4 in (47 cm x 37.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. The Statue of Liberty holding her torch is shedding light ("Immigration Reform"). Caption reads: "Burning Brighter". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star". Printed at upper left: "Release Upon Receipt The Washington Star Syndicate, 444 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y. The Crockett Cartoon"
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "31 picas Sun. Aug 29 '65".
Historical NoteThe Immigration Act of 1965 abolished immigration quotas by country, prioritized relatives of US citizens, skilled workers, and permanent residents.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Washington Star, 1965
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.
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