And That's Just a Starter
Artifact ID1973.1.2476
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Steve Hotch
Publisher
San Bernardino Sun-Telegram
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Gifter
Steve Hotch
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as Santa Claus, holds a man on his knee. The man says, "A Solution in Vietnam, Peace in the Cities, Crime Control, Labor Harmony, Jobs for Everyone, Racial Tranquility, Reduce Inflation Etc…". Caption: “And That's Just a Starter”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch”.Historical NoteWhen 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. Over 150 race-related riots took place in cities across the country during the Long, Hot Summer of 1967 in response to unemployment, police brutality, and discrimination. In response, President Johnson authorized the Kerner Commission to investigate the causes of the riots, and politicians such as Richard Nixon campaigned on “law and order” during the 1968 presidential election.Additional DetailsCustodial 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
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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