What Plans Do You Think You're Following?
Artifact ID1973.1.614
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Date
ca. March 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/4 in x W 15 in (50.2 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds plans for a bridge ("Trade Expansion") while another man ("Congress") builds a wall ("Protectionism") on the US continent. Caption: “What Plans Do You Think You're Following?”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Fri. Mar. 29 - ‘68”.
Historical NoteIn 1968, Lyndon Johnson tried to pass the Trade Expansion Act, but it was blocked by Congress.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 Note© The Washington Star, 1968
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.
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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