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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Know I Can Count on You, George...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Know I Can Count on You, George...

Artifact ID1973.1.1041
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. December 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 14 3/4 in (45.7 cm x 37.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to Santa ("Meany") as little elves run around kicking LBJ, stepping on his toes, etc. Caption: “I Know I Can Count on You, George--But Are You Sure You Can Deliver Your Elves?”. Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Thurs. Dec 14 - 67”.
Historical NoteGeorge Meany was the president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and merged it with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1955 and continued to be president of the combined AFL-CIO. As president of the AFL-CIO, he supported the Civil Rights Movement, domestic programs like Medicare, and the United Farm Workers union.
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© The Washington Star, 1967
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 George Meany (United States, 1894 - 1980)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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