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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We Are Making Great Strides!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Are Making Great Strides!

Artifact ID1998.25.12
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1982)
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 5/8 in x W 11 1/4 in (34.6 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ smiles and casts a long shadow ("New Taxes") behind him. Caption: “We Are Making Great Strides!”. Artist signature lower right: "Crawford NEA”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “356 ½ - 550”. Handwritten at lower center: [red] “2-3 col” “1-2 col”.
Historical NoteWhen Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Revenue Act that decreased income taxes and refused to raise taxes, spending by consumers and businesses increased. Along with government spending from the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. Raising taxes would decrease inflation. In January 1967, Johnson pushed for a 6% surcharge on income taxes. In August, this request increased to 10% and it was passed in June 1968 as the Revenue and Expenditure Control Act of 1968.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Claire O. Crawford
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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