We've Done Everything Humanly Possible...
Artifact ID1966.64.27
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Publisher
Los Angeles Times
(founded 1881)
Date
1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 12 3/8 in (36.2 cm x 31.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands in the corridor of a hospital ("Medicare Ward") comforting a crying woman. In a nearby hospital room, five patients share a bed ("Bed Shortage") and two patients lie on the floor. A haggard doctor and nurse ("Doctor and Nurse Shortage") stand by the bed. Caption reads: "We've Done Everything Humanly Possible...Legislative Wise". Artist signature lower right: "Conrad © The Los Angeles Times, 1966." Additional text at lower right: "1966, The Register and Tribune Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With Best Regards to President Lyndon Johnson - Paul Conrad". Handwritten at lower right: "[in red] 52 - 34 1/2".
Historical NoteThe Medicare and Medicaid Act was signed by President Johnson on July 30, 1965. Medicare provided healthcare for the elderly, a fast-growing demographic, and Medicaid helped the poor. President Johnson signed the bill at the Truman Presidential Library to acknowledge the early attempts of Harry Truman to provide national healthcare.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Note© The Los Angeles Times, 1966
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
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