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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
All Quiet on the Tidelands Front
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

All Quiet on the Tidelands Front

Artifact ID1965.28.215
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 11 in (38.7 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An old cowboy in a fishing boat ("Texas") relaxes with a fishing pole anchored between his legs and a trap floating in the water. Oil wells can be seen on the shore in the background. Caption reads: "All Quiet on the Tidelands Front". Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen."
Historical NoteThe Texas Tidelands Controversy was a conflict about how far into the ocean state borders extend and if the federal government has access to those waters, which had implications for oil drilling. Many formerly independent coastal states still claimed ownership of those waters. In 1953, President Eisenhower signed the Submerged Lands Act to address this problem, which gave states ownership of the waters for three miles beyond their coasts.
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 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Gulf Of MexicoTexas
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