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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.964
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1897 - 1989)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 6 3/4 in x W 10 3/8 in (17.1 cm x 26.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Uno who") looks at his empty pockets with shock and says, "With LBJ all the way--and pay and pay and pay!". On his desk are papers (“Taxes” and “Bills”) and in the upper right corner is another document (“1964 Taxes Due $$$$$$ Amount Withheld $$$$$$ Usual Refund 0000 You Still Owe $$$”). Artist signature lower right: "Clarence Allen Tulsa Tribune”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history, leading to a lot of government spending. At the same time, Johnson cut income taxes in 1964 to create an economic boom. Raising taxes would slow down the economy and prevent inflation. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Taxes
Place of Publication
Tulsa
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