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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sure, the Food's Great--I Just Hate His Guts!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sure, the Food's Great--I Just Hate His Guts!

Artifact ID1973.1.1051
Publisher (founded 1905)
Date 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 14 in (45.7 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at the head of a table with a lot of food ("Great Society Liberal Legislation") and many guests ("Intellectual and Academic Community") seated around it. One guest speaks to another guest. Caption: “Sure, the Food's Great--I Just Hate His Guts!”. Additional text at lower center: “Detroit News ‘66”. Artist signature lower right: "Poinier”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “To President Johnson with sincere good wishes Art Poinier”.
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.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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