We'll Adjourn in About a Month...
Artifact ID1965.28.237
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(1916 - 1980)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune
(1922 - 1966)
Date
ca. October 1965
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (24.8 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man is talking to another man ("Congress") as they walk down the steps of the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capital building is seen in the background. Caption reads: "We'll Adjourn in About a Month--God and LBJ Willing". Artist signature center left: "Fischetti". Additional text at upper right: "© New York Herald Tribune".
Inscriptions and Markings"Handwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson with warm regards - John Fischetti". Handwritten at lower left: "956-Syndicate". Handwritten at lower left: [in red] "(605) (45)". Handwritten across bottom: "2 cuts for Daily - 5 7/16 - 7 5/16 - [arrow] Hold Caption Proofs to Art 5th". Handwritten at lower right: [circled in purple] "1". Handwritten at top center: "3 & 4 cols -".
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, 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© 1965, New York Herald Tribune Inc.
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
(American, 1908 - 1973)
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