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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
You Sure Are a Nervous Nellie
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

You Sure Are a Nervous Nellie

Artifact ID1973.1.1250
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. May 1968
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in (26.7 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man holding a paper ("Congress/Election Year") drives a speeding car ("US Economy") through the air from one overhanging cliff to another ("Tax Bill"). LBJ sits paralyzed with fright in the back seat. Caption: “You Sure Are a Nervous Nellie”. Artist signature lower left: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “© 1968 Chicago Daily News Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower left. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson who knows all about cliffs-Lou Fischetti 7-19-68". Handwritten at lower left: “May 27, 1968”. Handwritten at lower left: “1.99”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history, leading to a lot of government spending. Raising taxes would slow down the economy and prevent 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
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© 1968 Chicago Daily News Publishers-Hall Syndicate
 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Chicago
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