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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Any More Mountains You Want Moved, Chief?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Any More Mountains You Want Moved, Chief?

Artifact ID1966.64.75
Artist (United States)
Publisher ()
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 Description
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.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Mr. President, You sure made them dig in - Ken Crook".
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© 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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Historical Dates
  • January 4, 1965
Not on view
Place of Publication