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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
No, No, Ev -- Get out the City Vote...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

No, No, Ev -- Get out the City Vote...

Artifact ID1973.1.204
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1921)
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Man talks to Dirksen who carries a sign "Dirksen Amendment" as they walk down street. LBJ walks across the street carrying a sign "New Urban Affairs Dept." Caption reads: "No, No, Ev -- Get out the city vote, not throw out the city vote --". Artist signature lower left: "Graham".
Inscriptions and MarkingsAt lower left: "9-10-65". At lower center: "34" [illegible]. At lower right: "R-12". Alternate date (8-1-69) written on back.
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. Everett Dirksen was the Senate Minority Leader when this cartoon was made.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Everett Dirksen (American, 1896 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Little Rock
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