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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Why Don't You Prove It, Lyndon?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Why Don't You Prove It, Lyndon?

Artifact ID1973.1.1055
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 12 in (38.1 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cowboy LBJ asks three men playing cards, "Would you fellers believe I'm STILL the boss?". The men reply "Yer kiddin'". Nearby are their toolboxes ("Striking Aircraft Machinists", "Rejected Settlement"). Caption: “Why Don't You Prove It, Lyndon?”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper center: [blue] “editorial page” “line cut” “4 ½””. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Need today”. Handwritten at upper right: “50”.
Historical NoteIn July 1966, airline workers from the International Association of Machinists went on strike due to a lack of pay raises. Five different airlines were impacted and the strike shut down sixty percent of the commercial airline industry. President Johnson intervened and offered a settlement of a 4.5% raise that was rejected. Eventually, the strike ended with a 6% raise every three years.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
San Bernardino
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