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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 Three Musketeers
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Three Musketeers

Artifact ID1973.1.2458
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1987 - 1993)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 7/8 in x W 11 in (30.2 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and two other men (“McClellan” and “Ribicoff”) dressed as cavaliers join their swords. McClellan holds a paper ("Death to Crime!"). LBJ holds a paper ("Death to Inflation!"). Ribicoff holds a paper ("Death to Urban Chaos"). In the background, a man standing at the fortress doorway blows a horn with a banner depicting Uncle Sam (“U.S.”). Another castle is in the background. Caption: “The Three Musketeers”. Artist signature lower right: "Alexander.”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “Mon Ed Page”. Stamped at lower center: [red] “Alexander”.
Historical NoteThe War on Crime was a series of efforts to reduce crime in the United States. In 1967, the Johnson Crime Commission issued a report “The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society” that gave recommendations. The Crime Commission resulted in the creation of 911 as an emergency number, data collection about crime reporting rates, improved police training, the Community Oriented Policing Services program to decrease tension between police and the communities, and the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to fund local and state police. When Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Revenue Act that decreased income taxes and refused to raise taxes, spending by consumers and businesses increased. Along with government spending on the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. Johnson could decrease inflation by raising taxes or lowering government spending.
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 Abe Ribicoff (United States, 1910 - 1998)
Person Referenced George McClellan (United States, 1826 - 1885)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
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