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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Six or Ten Percent More?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Six or Ten Percent More?

Artifact ID1973.1.958
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 9 5/8 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
 Other (Matted) H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A ragged LBJ holds big tin cup ("Income Tax") to another man and says, "Brother can you spare..”, “I need th' money!". Behind him are several notes ("Spending Plans”, “Debt”, “Budget Deficits”, “Great Society Politics”, “Vietnam") scattered around. Caption: “Six or Ten Percent More?”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [red] “50”. Handwritten at upper left: [blue] “Editorial page”. Handwritten at upper center: [blue] “4 ½””. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Line cut”.
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 NoteCopyright 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
San Diego
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