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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 ID1966.64.55
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Date ca. January 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 15 in (45.7 cm x 38.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A large, rough Roman soldier takes large bites from a U.S. coin ("Record Budget"). Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas Tues Jan 25 '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.
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© 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.
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