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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Great Society Battle Dress
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Great Society Battle Dress

Artifact ID1973.1.993
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2022)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1888)
Date ca. January 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal two-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: LBJ looks at a blackboard (“State of the Union”) with writing ("Bullets OR Butter?"). He waves his hand at it. Frame 2: He straps on ammunition belts, one filled with bullets and one with sticks of butter. The board ("Bullets AND Butter!") has been changed and the eraser hangs under the board. Caption: “Great Society Battle Dress”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Taylor”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “-To the president… warmest regards”.
Historical NoteIn 1966, the United States federal government had a budget of $134.5 billion. Of this, $69.6 billion was dedicated to defense, including the Vietnam War. However, he still funded domestic programs such as the Great Society.
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 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
Dallas
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