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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1965.28.384
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1921 - 2003)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 3/4 in (36.2 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a hunter, smiles and walks away from an elephant with a tusk ("Economy in Govt.") over his shoulder. The elephant in the background has only one tusk. Artist signature lower right: "© 1964 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "For President Johnson with regards Bill Mauldin January, 1964". Handwritten at lower right: "374 585 5992" "F14".
Historical NoteIn 1964, Lyndon Johnson released his economic plan to address concerns of overspending, a common criticism from the Republican Party. Once he addressed the issue, the Republican Party could no longer use it as a talking point, thus taking one of its “tusks” used to attack the administration away.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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© Chicago Sun-Times, 1964
 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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