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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Not Too Tight, Ben! I've Made a Lot of Promises!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Not Too Tight, Ben! I've Made a Lot of Promises!

Artifact ID1973.1.2910
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 3/8 in (57.5 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ signs a document ("1965 Budget") while the ghost of a man (identifiable as Ben Franklin) looks over his shoulder and guides his hand. Caption: “Not Too Tight, Ben! I've Made a Lot of Promises!”. Artist signature lower right: "L. D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “33 ½ picas” “Fri 17 Jan 64”. Handwritten at lower right: “81”.
Historical NoteIn 1965, the United States budget was smaller than the previous year’s, although it provided funding for defense and the Great Society programs.
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 Benjamin Franklin (United States, 1706 - 1790)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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