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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Think I'm Going to Be Sick!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Think I'm Going to Be Sick!

Artifact ID1966.64.303
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. July 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 5/8 in (36.8 cm x 29.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A bull, a bear, and a man with a crystal ball ("Economic Pundits") are riding on a very steep roller coaster ("Stock Market"). Caption reads: "I Think I'm Going to Be Sick!". Artist signature lower left: "7-5-66 OsrinPlain Dealer".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To President Johnson, with respect & admiration - Ray Osrin". Stamped at lower left: "Jul 5, 1966". Handwritten at lower right: "55". Handwritten across top: "Tues Editorial Cartoon 5 3/8".
Historical NoteA bear market is when the stock market prices fall. In 1966, there was a bear market.

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.
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Place of Publication
Cleveland
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