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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
July 2, 1964
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

July 2, 1964

Artifact ID1973.286.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date 1964
Date DescribedJuly 2, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 8 3/8 in (28.9 cm x 21.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ signs a paper (“Civil Rights Bill” “Equal Rights For All By Law” “by the President”) with the hands of two ghosts (“JFK” and “Abe”). A small figure watches. Caption: “July 2, 1964”. Artist signature lower right: “Dobbins”.
Historical NoteOn July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, and national origin. It banned segregation and discrimination in schools, employment, public facilities, and public accommodations.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Abraham Lincoln (United States, 1809 - 1865)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • July 2, 1964
Not on view
Place of Publication
Boston
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