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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We Support You Firmly...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Support You Firmly...

Artifact ID1965.28.12
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1886 - 1970)
Publisher
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 in x W 14 7/8 in (48.3 cm x 37.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands at a podium. "American Labor" stands behind him with his hand on LBJ's shoulder saying "We support you firmly in this critical time." Artist signature lower right: "John Baer for LABOR."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With best wishes and prayers for success, Ruben Levin, Editor" "[in red] 5/12/7 - 333"
Historical NoteThe Service Contract Act of 1965 provided for minimum wages and fringe benefits as well as other conditions of work for contractors under certain types of service contracts. A comprehensive minimum rate hike was also signed into law that extended the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act to about 9.1 million additional workers.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
Subjects
Labor Unions
Place of Publication
Washington
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