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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Clear That and You're Home!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Clear That and You're Home!

Artifact ID1966.64.40
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 3/4 in (43.2 cm x 37.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ pats the back of an elderly runner ("Congress"). In front of them is a tall hurdle ("10 'Must' Bills". On the other side of the hurdle, "Adjournment" is written on the ground. Caption reads: "Clear That and You're Home!". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star". Additional text at upper left: "Release Upon Receipt The Washington Star Syndicate, 444 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y. The Crockett Cartoon".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas Wed Aug 25 '65".
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Washington Star, 1965
Copyright 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 (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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