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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
You Ought to Get a Leash for Him
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

You Ought to Get a Leash for Him

Artifact ID1973.1.1046
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. October 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man has the seat of his pants torn off. He gestures toward a lion ("Strikes Affecting Public Interest") with fabric in its mouth and speaks to another man ("Congress") who holds a drink ("Fall Elections"). Caption: “You Ought to Get a Leash for Him”. Artist signature lower right: "Arthur Henrikson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “RR 10-10-66”.
Historical NoteThe 1966 elections elected the members of the 90th Congress as well as several gubernatorial seats. In 1966, Lyndon Johnson urged negotiations during several strikes and strike threats such as the General Electric Company and airline strikes.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Rockford
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