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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
What Happened to the Ammunition?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

What Happened to the Ammunition?

Artifact ID1998.25.10
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1982)
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/8 in x W 11 1/2 in (38.4 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ runs off with a missile ("Economy in Government Issue"). An elephant looks for the missile for his launcher aimed at the White House. Caption: “What Happened to the Ammunition?”. Artist signature lower left: "Crawford NEA”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [underline] “38 ½”. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] “57 ½”. Handwritten at lower right: [circle] “2”.
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. To slow down the economy and prevent further inflation, either spending had to be cut or taxes had to be raised. The Republicans wanted to campaign on opposing Johnson's spending, but once Johnson passed laws to fix economic problems, that issue could not be made part of the platform.
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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