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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Podrasta [Growing]
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Podrasta [Growing]

Artifact ID1973.1.904
Artist (Polish-born American, 1889 - 1982)
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 7 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 19.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Nanny LBJ pushes a baby carriage ("3.15%") while the baby ("US Savings Bonds") leaps onto a tricycle ("4.15%"). Caption: “Podrasta [Growing]”. Artist signature lower right: "Krawiec”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [blue] “Poniedz.” “21, Lut. 1966” “Feb 21- 1966”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “6””. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Polish Daily News” “Chicago”.
Historical NoteIn January 1966, President Johnson announced that he wanted to increase the interest rate on savings bonds from 3.75% in order to raise money for the Vietnam War.
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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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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