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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Anyone for a Fast Draw?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Anyone for a Fast Draw?

Artifact ID1973.1.316
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper, mounted
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 10 5/8 in (37.5 cm x 27 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Ready to draw his guns, LBJ, a cowboy, stands before an elephant ("GOP Gains") with a briefcase. The U.S. Capitol is in the background. Caption: “Anyone for a Fast Draw?”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [underline] “Fri. Edit”. Handwritten at upper center: [blue] “Editorial Page” “Line Cut” “4 ½””. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Need”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] [blue] “Wed”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.
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
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.
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