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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Juggler
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Juggler

Artifact ID1966.64.285
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 10 in (33.7 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. On a stage, a man ("U.S. Taxpayers") juggles large coins ("Anti-Poverty Program", "Welfare Co$t$", "Foreign Aid", "Space Program", "Urban Renewal", "Veterans Benefits", "Interest on Nat'l Debt"). A hand from off stage throws in another coin ("Vietnam War Costs"). Caption reads: "The Juggler". Artist signature lower left: "do'c Milwaukee Sentinel"
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom center: "To President Johnson with best wishes - don o'connell". Stamped in red at lower right: "Sentinel C".
Historical NoteThe Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history, leading to a lot of government spending. Raising taxes would slow down the economy and prevent inflation. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Milwaukee
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