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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Drovers
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Drovers

Artifact ID1966.64.312
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1905 - 1989)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. January 1966
Engraving department (stamp on back)01-18-1966
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 17 3/8 in (36.8 cm x 44.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cowboy LBJ is in between a herd of unruly steers ("Congress") and a man ("Meany") with herd of sheep. LBJ says, "George, we're gonna have trouble at the pass ("14-B Repeal"), again!". Caption reads: "The Drovers". Artist signature lower right: "© 1966 by The Chicago Tribune Parrish".
Historical NoteIn 1965, President Johnson tried to end right-to-work laws in nineteen states, which would have resulted in the repeal of 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act. Right-to-work laws allow workers to choose not to join unions. 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 Note© The Chicago Tribune, 1966
 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced George Meany (United States, 1894 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • 01-18-1966
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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