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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's Good for Him
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's Good for Him

Artifact ID1965.28.121
Artist (United States, 1924 - 2010)
Publisher (founded 1881)
Date 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 7/8 in x W 13 1/8 in (37.8 cm x 33.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("LBJ's Domestic Programs") is holding a struggling elephant by its ears. Caption reads: "...It's Good for Him..!!". Artist signature lower right: "Conrad © Los Angeles Times-1966." Additional text at lower left: "1964, The Register and Tribune Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "43". Handwritten across bottom: "Edit cartoon - 4/30 - 5 1/4" "45 + 30 1/2".
Historical Note
Lyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment. President Johnson was known to lift his beagles by their ears.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Los Angeles Times, 1966
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 (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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Place of Publication