What an Omen--The Urban Affairs Department...
Artifact ID1973.1.2517
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Washington Post
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Date
1965
Medium
Ink on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man watches through a fence as a wrecking ball destroys a building. Caption: “What an Omen--The Urban Affairs Department Needed Space for Their Office Building!”. Artist signature lower right: "Parker ©1965 Washington Post Co.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [red] "For President Johnson with my warmest regards. Isadore Parker".
Historical NoteThe Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 expanded funding for federal housing, gave rent subsidies to elderly and disabled people, helped veterans get mortgages, and funded low-income housing, water and sewer facilitates, community centers, and beautification. Also in 1965, Johnson created the Department of Housing and Urban Development.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Note© 1965 Washington Post Co.
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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.
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