--And That's About the Size of It!
Artifact ID1966.64.36
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Date
ca. January 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 15 in (47 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ talks to a man ("Taxpayer") smoking a cigar. They look at large bag ("Budget") which has a large bomb ("Vietnam") sticking out of it. Caption reads: "- And that’s about the size of it!” Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star". Printed at upper left: "Release Upon Receipt The Washington Star Syndicate, 444 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y. The Crockett Cartoon".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas - Thurs - Jan 6 - '66".
Historical NoteIn 1966, the United States federal government had a budget of $134.5 billion. Of this, $69.6 billion was dedicated to defense, including the Vietnam War. 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 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 Washington Star, 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.
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