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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Milking Her Dry!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Milking Her Dry!

Artifact ID1973.1.830
Artist (United States, 1903 - 1978)
Date 1965
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 10 7/8 in (21.6 cm x 27.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is milking an angry cow ("US Resources") into multiple buckets ("To Foreign Aid”, “To War on Poverty”, “To Peace Corps”, “To U-Name It”, “We've Got It"). Caption: “Milking Her Dry!”. Additional text at lower right: “St. Augustine (Fla.) Record. Artist signature lower left: "© 1965 John Duncan”.
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, leading to an economic boom. However, along with government spending from the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© 1965 John Duncan
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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