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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now That Jack Valenti Is Film Czar..
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now That Jack Valenti Is Film Czar..

Artifact ID1966.64.118
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date 1966
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in (26.7 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed for an evening event, talks to Lady Bird while she sits at her dressing table. Caption reads: "Now That Jack Valenti Is Film Czar, He'll Be Making More Money Than I Do While He Sleeps Better Nights Because I'm Here". Artist signature lower left: "Fischetti". Additional text at upper left: "Fischetti".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "For President and Mrs. Johnson with warm regards - John Fischetti - 1966". Handwritten across bottom: "5 1/2 & 7 3/8 wide".
Historical NoteJack Valenti was an advisor to President Johnson. This cartoon references his 1965 quote, “I sleep each night a little better, a little more confidently, because Lyndon Johnson is my president.” In 1966, he left the White House to be the president of the Motion Picture Association of America. In 1968, he would later create the MPAA rating system, replacing the Hays Code.
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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Jack Valenti (United States, 1921 - 2007)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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