Just Be Thankful He's Not Your Problem Yet!
Artifact ID1973.1.884
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. November 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/4 in x W 15 in (50.2 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A huge turkey ("The Budget") holds LBJ in its beak. LBJ holds a broken ax and talks to a man (identifiable as Richard Nixon). Caption: “Just Be Thankful He's Not Your Problem Yet!”. Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: “31 picas - Wed Nov. 27 ‘68”.
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 or decreasing government spending would slow down the economy and prevent inflation, but this requires managing the budget. Richard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office.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 Note© The Washington Star, 1968
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.
Person Referenced
Richard Nixon
(United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication