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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I'm Sorry Sir, It's Become Standard Equipment Again
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I'm Sorry Sir, It's Become Standard Equipment Again

Artifact ID1966.64.272
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (1921 - 2003)
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 11 in (34.3 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. At a car lot, a man looks down as the spare tire ("Excise Tax") on the back of a car. The car salesman holds a pad of paper and speaks to him. Caption reads: "I'm Sorry Sir, It's Become Standard Equipment Again". Artist signature lower right: "© 1966 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Historical NoteExcise taxes are taxes on the purchase of specific goods and services. In June 1965, President Johnson signed a law decreasing excise taxes.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Chicago Sun-Times, 1966
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