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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 ID1973.1.2875
Date ca. February 1971
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 5/8 in (29.2 cm x 24.4 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks into a man's mouth and says "Just checking our gold reserve". A small piece of paper “© The Knoxville Journal” adhered to upper left. Artist signature lower left: "Daniel”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: “35 picas” “Thurs”. Handwritten at lower left: “35 x 35”. Handwritten at lower right: “72”.
Historical NoteIn March 1968, there was a crisis relating to the conversion of dollars to gold, which impacted the funding of the Vietnam War and Great Society.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Knoxville Journal
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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