Showing Him How to Do It
Artifact ID1966.64.160
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
D.E. (Ed) Holland
(United States, 1918 - 2009)
Publisher
Chicago Tribune
()
Gifter
D.E. (Ed) Holland
Date
ca. February 1966
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 3/4 in x W 14 1/4 in x D (45.1 cm x 36.2 cm x 0 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of a color, two-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: George Washington throws dollar piece. Caption reads: "It has been said that George Washington could throw a dollar across the Rappahannock”. Frame 2: LBJ throws big bag of money (“Great Society spending”), throwing coins around the world. Caption reads: "Johnson’s aim of throwing billions around the world”. Caption reads: "Showing Him How to Do It". Artist signature lower right: “©1966 by The Chicago Tribune Holland”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson with Best Regards - Ed Holland" "2/22/66".
Historical NoteIn 1966, the United States federal government had a budget of $134.5 billion, much of which went to Great Society program. The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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© The Chicago Tribune, 1966
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.
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
George Washington
(United States, 1732 - 1799)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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Not on view
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