Skip to main content
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Was Casting, Mr. Ackley...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Was Casting, Mr. Ackley...

Artifact ID1973.1.1077
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Date ca. August 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 3/4 in x W 14 in (57.8 cm x 35.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Fisherman LBJ has a fly hook ("Great Society Wage Price Guideline") caught in his pants and is strung up in a tree. A man runs up with big scissors. Two fish ("Labor", "Business") are smiling below. Caption: “”I Was Casting, Mr. Ackley, and Hooked on to a Big One!”. Artist signature lower center: "L.D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “33 ½ picas” “Wed 10 Aug 66”.
Historical NoteThe February 1966 Manpower Report of the President described the increases in jobs, employment, and wages in the United States, as well as identified places where more manpower was needed. Gardner Ackley was the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors from 1964-1968.
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
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)
Person Referenced Gardner Ackley (United States, 1915 - 1998)
Not on view
Place of Publication