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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Less Than Perfect
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Less Than Perfect

Artifact ID1973.1.949
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1978)
Publisher (founded 1920)
Date ca. December 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 18 in (61 cm x 45.7 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An angel ("$835 Billion Gross National Product for 1968") has big feet ("Inflation"). Caption: “Less Than Perfect”. Artist signature lower left: "Warren King”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Sat Dec 30-67”.
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. Federal spending also increased due to the Great Society. While GDP increased, the higher demand and larger economy 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
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