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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Labor Day Traffic
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Labor Day Traffic

Artifact ID1973.1.14
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1912)
Publisher
Gifter
Date ca. September 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 11 3/4 in (37.1 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is caught in a car wreck ("Auto Strike Threat") while driving in the direction of a sign ("Detroit Campaign Speech"). In the background a smiling man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) relaxes on a chaise lounge. Caption: “Labor Day Traffic”. Artist signature lower right: "Art Bimrose”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “5 ⅝””. Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “Mon. Edit Pg.”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “9/7/64”.
Historical NoteOn September 7, 1964, Lyndon Johnson gave a campaign speech in Detroit amid the possible strike by the United Automobile Workers against the Chrysler Corporation.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (American, 1909 - 1998)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Detroit
Place of Publication
Portland
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