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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.683
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 17 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is shown in profile. Additional text at center right: "I do not believe that the Great Society is the ordered, changeless, and sterile battalion of the ants. It is the excitement of becoming--always becoming, trying, probing, falling, resting, and trying again - But always trying and always gaining. January 20 1965." Artist signature lower left: "Draper Hill”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “6 ⅛””. Handwritten at upper left: “53 EMS”. Printed across the top: [upside-down] [red] [Grafix manufacturer's markings].
Historical NoteIn January 1965, Lyndon Johnson delivered a State of the Union Address discussing foreign policy and the Vietnam War, the Great Society, education, health programs, and crime.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Memphis
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