Every Man Needs a Pet
Artifact ID1973.1.2889
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Hank Barrow
(United States)
Gifter
Hank Barrow
Date
ca. February 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 13 in (40 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits in front of a phone, radio headphones and a desk piled with papers ("Vietnam” “Korea” “Reserves” “Draft"). A huge dog ("Tax Hike") hangs over his shoulder. A small piece of paper “The Omaha World-Herald” adhered to lower left. Caption: “Every Man Needs a Pet”. Artist signature lower left: "Barrow”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: “Ed Page Monday 33” [illegible]. Handwritten at upper right: “458”.
Historical NoteWhen Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Revenue Act that decreased income taxes and refused to raise taxes, spending by consumers and businesses increased. Along with government spending from the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. Raising taxes would decrease inflation. In January 1967, Johnson pushed for a 6% surcharge on income 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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library 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
Place of Publication