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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now Turn That One On
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now Turn That One On

Artifact ID1973.1.2513
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1925)
Publisher (founded 1863)
Date DescribedDecember 1, 1965
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 1/2 in (33 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ turns off a pipeline ("National Origin Quotas") into a huge container ("USA Melting Pot"). He yells at a man ready to turn on another pipeline ("Talents, Skills, Family Quotas"). Caption: “Now Turn That One On”. Artist signature lower left: "Ivey S.F. Examiner”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “595”. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Edit” [illegible] “3 cols”.
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, 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)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • December 1, 1965
Not on view
Subjects
Immigration
Place of Publication
San Francisco
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