Any More Mountains You Want Moved, Chief?
Artifact ID1966.64.75
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ken Crook
(United States)
Gifter
Ken Crook
Publisher
Newsday
(United States, founded 1940)
Date
1965
Date DescribedJanuary 4, 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 10 3/4 in (32.4 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey and an elephant ("89th Congress"), both hold shovels as they speak to LBJ. Behind them are mountains("Medicare", "Civil Rights", "Housing", "Immigration", "Education"). Caption reads: "Any More Mountains You Want Moved, Chief?". Artist signature lower right: "Crook © 1965, Newsday, Inc.".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 DetailsCustodial 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
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Use Restriction Note© Newsday, Inc., 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.
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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Historical Dates
- January 4, 1965
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