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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Just Get 'Em Past That Capitol Hill Gang, John
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Just Get 'Em Past That Capitol Hill Gang, John

Artifact ID1988.71.600
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States)
Publisher ()
Date ca. December 1970
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 7 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. Richard Nixon hands money bags (“Economic Policies”) to a man (“Connally”) in front of the US Treasury. Caption: “Just get ‘em past that Capitol Hill gang, John.” Additional text at lower left: “Wed., Dec. 16, 1970”. Additional text at lower right: “St. Louis Post-Dispatch”. Artist signature lower right: “Engelhardt”.
Historical NoteJohn Connally was former aide to Lyndon Johnson that later on became a governor of Texas. While being a Democrat, he supported Richard Nixon and was appointed Secretary of the Treasury.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from John B. Connally to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 13, 1988.
Credit LineGift of the Honorable John B. Connally
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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 B. Connally (United States, 1917 - 1993)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
St. Louis
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