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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1991.36.48
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1899 - 1977)
Publisher (founded 1901)
Medium Ink and pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/8 in x W 19 1/8 in (33.3 cm x 48.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("Lifeguard") stands in a boat and reaches one arm (“Tax Cut”) to a drowning white person. He reaches his other arm ("Human Rights") to a drowning black person who says, "We're taxpayers too!". Artist signature lower right: "Ferman Martin”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [red] “Thursday edit pg - 39 picas wide no caption”. Handwritten at upper center: [strikethrough in red] “Help with both hands”. Handwritten at upper center: “6 ½””. Handwritten at upper right: [circle] “37”.
Historical NoteLyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Revenue Act that decreased income taxes as well as a law decreasing excise taxes in June 1965. Excise taxes are taxes on the purchase of specific goods and services. On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act to end discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, and national origin. It banned segregation and discrimination in schools, employment, public facilities, and public accommodations.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from Mrs. Philip Martin to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 26, 1991.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Philip Martin
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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
Houston
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