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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.624
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1923 - 1994)
Gifter
Date ca. October 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 10 7/8 in (35.9 cm x 27.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ imagines a scowling man (identifiable as Abe Fortas) ("$$, Fortas, Fed. Gun control, etc., etc.") holding up his hand. LBJ angrily writes, "Farewell 90th Congress, you obstinate group~". Then, he happily visualizes Fortas saying “Yes sir!” and holding a rolled up paper ("Great Society"). LBJ writes, "Why couldn't you have been like MY 89th troop? Lyndon P.S. Here’s a reminder to pack: don’t go too far, I might call you back!". A small piece of paper “Copley Newspapers” adhered to lower right. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Stevens”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “(No caption)”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Fri Oct 18”.
Historical NoteThe 90th Congress served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1969. The Democrats had a supermajority in the Senate and a majority in the House. Because there were more Republicans in the 90th Congress than the 89th Congress, Johnson would have to negotiate across party lines to get enough votes. Some major legislation passed during this Congress was the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which included the Fair Housing Act, and the Gun Control Act of 1968.
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 Abe Fortas (United States, 1910 - 1982)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
La Jolla
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