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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
How Come My Favorite, 'Pork', Isn't on the Menu?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

How Come My Favorite, 'Pork', Isn't on the Menu?

Artifact ID1966.64.225
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1977)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1882)
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (28.3 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man at a lunch counter points to "Budget" menu ("Congressmen's Pet Projects Scratched Off") and yells at fry cook LBJ who flips "$" pancakes. Caption reads: "How Come My Favorite, 'Pork', Isn't on the Menu?" Artist signature lower right: "R A Lewis Milwaukee Journal".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For Pres Johnson's cartoon gallery". Handwritten at upper right: " 2/14/66". Stamped at upper right: "61615".
Historical NoteIn 1966, the United States federal government had a budget of $134.5 billion.
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
Subjects
U.S. Budget
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
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