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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch--

Artifact ID1973.1.577
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1933 - 2021)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/8 in x W 11 3/4 in (39.1 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, riding a horse, rounds up cattle ("Legislation") that have been branded with “LBJ”. Caption: “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch–”. Artist signature lower left: "Sanders”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “For President Johnson with gratitude for a job well done - Best regards Bill Sanders”.
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 Described
LBJ Ranch
Place of Publication
Kansas City
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