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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
He's Really Sticking His Chin Out!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

He's Really Sticking His Chin Out!

Artifact ID1973.1.878
Artist (United States)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 5/8 in x W 16 1/2 in (49.8 cm x 41.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is boxing against a woman ("Election Year Voters") who is about to hit him on his protruding chin ("More Taxes"). Two men in the foreground watch this fight outside the ring. Caption: “He's Really Sticking His Chin Out!”. Artist signature lower right: "McK McVey Record Call (N.J.-N.Y.)”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed. By 1966, as the Vietnam War escalated, his approval and disapproval ratings were around the same. Throughout 1967-1968, his approval ratings continued to decline.
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
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)
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Place of Publication