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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Take Off
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Take Off

Artifact ID1973.1.357
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1982)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper, mounted
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/2 in x W 13 3/4 in (49.5 cm x 34.9 cm )
 Other (Matted) H 22 1/2 in x W 17 3/4 in (57.2 cm x 45.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ fastens his seat belt ("AFL CIO") as he flies away from the U.S. Capitol in a chair with wings ("'68 Campaign"). Caption: “Take Off”. Additional text at lower center: “1967, Chicago Sun-Times”. Artist signature lower left: "Burck”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To Lyndon B. Johnson Respectfully, Jacob Burck".
Historical NoteThe American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a federation of 60 unions formed in 1955. In 1958, the AFL-CIO announced a 10-point plan including raising the minimum wage from $1 to $1.25, loans, housing, civil rights, education aid, healthcare, unemployment benefits, farm legislation, and defense. In 1967, the AFL-CIO endorsed LBJ for the 1968 presidential election.
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.
Person Referenced AFL-CIO (founded 1955)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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