And What's More, You've Done a Great Job!
Artifact ID1973.1.582
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Robbie Robinson
(Irish-born American, 1908 - 1969)
Publisher
The Indianapolis Star
(founded 1903)
Gifter
Robbie Robinson
Date
ca. August 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 12 in (36.8 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is talking to a smiling little man ("Congress") tucked into his inside coat pocket. Caption: “And What's More, You've Done a Great Job!”. Artist signature lower right: "Robinson Indianapolis News 8/19/65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To President Lyndon B. Johnson with personal regards W.B. "Robbie" Robinson”. Handwritten at lower left: “6 ¾”. Handwritten at upper center: “Thurs Aug. 19 - 65”. Handwritten at upper center: [underline] [illegible].
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
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Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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Not on view
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