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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Springtime and Beautification
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Springtime and Beautification

Artifact ID1973.1.1965
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 11 1/4 in (33 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Dressed as farmers, Lady Bird Johnson and LBJ run across land ("Latin America"). LBJ sows seeds ("Good Will") from a bucket ("Alliance for Progress"). Lady Bird follows with trowel and hoe. Caption: “Springtime and Beautification”. Artist signature lower right: "Alexander.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "55-5". Handwritten at lower right: "Wed Ed Page” “3 col Wed Bill” “4-20-66". Handwritten at lower right: [red] “Phila Evening Bulletin”. Stamped at lower right: [red] "F. O. Alexander P. O. Box #262 Jenkintown, PA 19045".
Historical NoteIn April 1967, Lyndon Johnson met with the heads of state in Latin America in Punta del Este, Uruguay, promising financial support to other nations in the Americas. In 1961, John F. Kennedy proposed the 10-year Alliance for Progress plan that would have brought economic development in Latin America without Communism.
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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
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