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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Heck, Ah've Got a Blind--A Blind Congress!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Heck, Ah've Got a Blind--A Blind Congress!

Artifact ID1973.1.2893
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1932)
Gifter
Date ca. December 1967
Medium Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 10 in (33 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds a gun, stands in the Great Lakes below the border (“U.S.”), and has a pile of expended shells next to him. He speaks to another man above the border (“Canada”) who holds a dead duck ("Tax Increase"). Behind him is a duck blind ("Parliamentary System"). A small piece of paper “Peoria Journal Star” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Heck, Ah've Got a Blind--A Blind Congress!”. Artist signature lower right: "Riedell”.
Historical NoteThe Interest Equalization Tax, passed in 1963 by John F. Kennedy taxed American companies that invested abroad. Canada was exempt from this tax, but Canadian companies were uneasy about the act's renewal in 1965 in case the exemption changed.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
CanadaGreat Lakes
Place of Publication
Peoria
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