What If It's a Mirage?
Artifact ID1966.64.313
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Joseph Parrish
(1905 - 1989)
Publisher
Chicago Tribune
()
Gifter
Joseph Parrish
Date
ca. January 1966
Medium
Ink on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (41.3 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man in a covered wagon ("Congress") pours a barrel of water ("Budget Waste") over man in a "Great Society" tub. The man says, "No Need to be stingy with the drinkin' water - LBJ showed us the big lake!". At a lake above them, signs read: ("Estimated Economic Growth", "Anticipated Tax Collection". Caption reads: "What If It's a Mirage?" Artist signature lower right: "Parrish". Additional text at lower left: "© 1966 by The Chicago Tribune."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "OK" "DB".
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, pay for the Great Society programs, and prevent inflation.
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 Note© The Chicago Tribune, 1966
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
(American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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