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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Good New Year's Resolution...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Good New Year's Resolution...

Artifact ID1965.28.13
Artist (American, 1886 - 1970)
Publisher (American)
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 19 in (30.5 cm x 48.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Rolled-up paper with faces and legs ("Medicare for Aged", "Appalachia Program", " Aid to Education", "Full Employment", "Repeal of Right-to-Work", "Minimum Wage Hike", "Truth in Lending", "Truth in Packaging", "Other Needed Bills") march in a line into the U.S. Capital building ("Congress"). Caption reads: "A Good New Year's Resolution - Finish the Job!" Artist signature lower right: "John Baer for LABOR."
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
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