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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
This is a Tough Mission...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

This is a Tough Mission...

Artifact ID1966.64.114
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1933)
Gifter
Date ca. November 1966
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in x D (27.3 cm x 36.8 cm x 0 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ dressed as a soldier stands in the jungle in the rain, holding a piece of paper ("Vietnam Cost 1966") and talking to two soldiers ("Great Society Plans", "Present Tax Rates"). Caption reads: "This is a Tough Mission...Any Volunteers?". Artist signature upper right: "Fischetti". Additional text at lower left: "Newsweek Magazine".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson cordially, John Fischetti 4/8/'66". Handwritten at bottom center: "11/29/65".
Historical NoteIn 1966, the United States federal government had a budget of $134.5 billion. Of this, $69.6 billion was dedicated to defense, including the Vietnam War. All this government spending from the war and Great Society, as well as a tax cut to increase spending by consumers and businesses, led to inflation.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Vietnam
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