Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1991.36.20
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ferman Martin
(United States, 1899 - 1977)
Publisher
Houston Chronicle
(founded 1901)
Medium
Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 3/4 in x W 11 7/8 in (22.2 cm x 30.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ says, "I want Medicare!" as he holds a club over a man (“MD”). The man says, "--And all I want is loving care." Artist signature lower left: "Ferman Martin”.
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 NoteThis item was a gift from Mrs. Philip Martin to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 26, 1991.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Philip Martin
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
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