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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Small Society
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Small Society

Artifact ID1973.1.2379
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1917 - 1994)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 5 5/8 in x W 14 1/2 in (14.3 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A woman carrying a bag of groceries enters through a door and says to a man, "The price of eggs went up again today! I've had it! I'm going over President Johnson's head! I'm writing to Lady Bird!". A small piece of paper at lower left: “Washington Star Syndicate, Inc.”. Caption: “The Small Society”. Artist signature lower right: "10-8 Brickman”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center left: "To the first lady with great admiration and affection. Morrie Brickman".
Wshington Star Syndicate label LL
Historical NoteWhen Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Revenue Act that decreased income taxes and refused to raise taxes, spending by consumers and businesses increased. Along with government spending on the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. Johnson could decrease inflation by raising taxes or lowering government spending.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Inflation
Place of Publication
Washington
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