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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ol' Kit Bag
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ol' Kit Bag

Artifact ID1973.1.2940
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1920 - 1994)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1921)
Date ca. May 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ boards a ship ("Additional Troops for Vietnam") carrying a huge kit bag ("Largest Peacetime Deficit"). On the wall, there is a sign ("Directory 1968 Elections"). Caption: “Ol' Kit Bag”. Artist signature lower left: "Graham”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [underline] “76.9”. Handwritten at lower left: [circle] [blue] “5-20-67”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “34 cm”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “R - 12”. Handwritten at lower center: “5-20-67”.
Historical NoteThe Vietnam War elicited a lot of criticism for its high cost of life, financial costs, and diplomatic costs. Because of Vietnam War spending, the Great Society programs needed to be cut back. In 1968, Lyndon B. Johnson was eligible for this second term as president.
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 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 of Publication
Little Rock
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