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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Mush!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Mush!

Artifact ID1988.16.10
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date 1966
Medium Pencil and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 26 5/8 in (31.8 cm x 67.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ follows rides on a sled ("The Great Society") pulled by dogs ("McNamara” and “Rusk"). Caption: “Mush!”. Artist signature lower left: "Jake Day".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [circle] “12”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history. Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense and Dean Rusk was the Secretary of State.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Martha B. Werler
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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 Dean Rusk (American, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Robert McNamara (American, 1916 - 2009)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Portland
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