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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.10286.8
Artist (1897 - 1986)
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 13 7/8 in (41.3 cm x 35.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) watches a woman dance and says, "No Exceptions- I'm for defoliation of everything!". Artist signature lower right: "Chuck Thorndike”.
Historical NoteBarry Goldwater supported environmental protection laws such as the Clean Air Act, although he did vote against the 1964 Wilderness Act.
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
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.
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
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Place Described