And Not a Moment Too Soon, Wilbur!
Artifact ID1973.1.2955
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. May 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 15 in (45.7 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Wilbur Mills) pulls a half-drowned man ("Public") from the ocean ("Inflation"). LBJ rows the boat ("Tax Bill"). Caption: “And Not a Moment Too Soon, Wilbur!”. Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Tues - May 7 - ‘68”.
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. In January 1967, Johnson pushed for a 6% surcharge on income taxes.Wilbur D. Mills was an Arkansas Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee.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 Note© The Washington Star, Gib Crockett
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Copyright 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
Wilbur Mills
(United States, 1909 - 1992)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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