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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Looks Like You're Left Holding the Bag!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Looks Like You're Left Holding the Bag!

Artifact ID1973.1.967
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 1/2 in x W 15 3/4 in (52.1 cm x 40 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Mills”) and LBJ are in the basket ("Economy") of a hot air balloon (“War Costs”, “Dollar Attacks”, “U.S. Aid Programs”, “Cost of Living Rises”). LBJ holds the ropes above him. Mills throws out a ballast ("Tax Hike"). Caption: “Looks Like You're Left Holding the Bag!”. Artist signature lower right: "McKevin McVey Record Call (N.J.-N.Y.)”. A small piece of paper “Looks like you’re left holding the bag!” adhered to lower left.
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. Along with government spending, 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
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)
Person Referenced Wilbur Mills (United States, 1909 - 1992)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
New YorkNew Jersey
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