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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Before You Leave--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Before You Leave--

Artifact ID1965.28.243
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1922 - 2012)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1871)
Date ca. August 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 10 3/8 in (31.8 cm x 26.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Congress") sits at a desk with a huge stack of papers in the Out box. He looks up in surprise as LBJ carries in a second stack of papers ("Must Legislation") that he places in the In Box. The clock behind them shows 10 minutes before 5 o'clock. Caption reads: "Before You Leave-" Artist signature lower left: "Goodwin".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To President Lyndon B. Johnson from Doc Goodwin Columbus Dispatch".
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 NoteCopyright 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
Place of Publication
Columbus
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