Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1966.64.47
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. January 1966
Date DescribedJanuary 10, 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 5/8 in x W 14 7/8 in (39.7 cm x 37.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("89th Congress") walks up the steps of the U.S. Capitol wearing a helmet and carrying a briefcase ("2nd Session"). Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas Mon Jan 10 '66".
Historical NoteThe 89th Congress took place from January 3, 1965 - January 3, 1967 under President Johnson. This Congress had a Democratic supermajority in both the House and Senate, which made it easy for Johnson to pass much of his legislation such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Housing and Development Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Highway Beautification Act.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
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 Note© The Washington Star, 1966
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.
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.
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- January 10, 1966
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