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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Collision Course
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Collision Course

Artifact ID1966.64.199
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1978)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1920)
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 18 in (61 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("Guidelines LBJ") is flying quickly on a collision course with another man ("Minimum Wage Boosts - Etc. Meany"). Caption reads: "Collision Course". Artist signature lower right: "Warren King".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To LBJ - from Warren King", "The News", "2-24-66".
Historical NoteThe February 1966 Manpower Report of the President described the increases in jobs, employment, and wages in the United States, as well as identified places where more manpower was needed. George 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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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)
Person Referenced George Meany (United States, 1894 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Minimum Wage
Place of Publication
New York
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