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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's on the House, Sir
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's on the House, Sir

Artifact ID1973.1.2043
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1902 - 1971)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. June 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 13 3/4 in (35.6 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, with a napkin around his neck, has been served a large bone ("Bare Bone Foreign Aid $") by a man. Two beagles sniff at the bone. An eagle on the back of the chair is amazed. Caption: “It's on the House, Sir”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berryman 6/15/64 Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Mr. President: this cartoonist likes to hear a donkey yelp...when his ears are pulled!".
Historical NoteThe United States has used foreign aid to negotiate with other countries. "On the house" refers to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Aid, whose chairman, Otto Passman, disagreed with spending a lot on foreign aid.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
Washington
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