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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We Caught Him Trying to Break in, Sir!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Caught Him Trying to Break in, Sir!

Artifact ID1973.1.1396
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. January 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 12 1/4 in (34.9 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two capitol policemen hold a man ("Economy in Government") outside the U.S. Capitol, from which comes sounds ("Budget Message"). Police speak to LBJ as he leaves the capitol. Caption: “We Caught Him Trying to Break in, Sir!”. Artist signature lower left: "Bill Canfield”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To the “chief”". Handwritten at lower left: “1/30/68”.
Historical NoteIn 1968, President Johnson asked for a $172 billion budget with the highest percentages going toward the Vietnam War and the Great Society programs.
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 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Newark
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