Nonsense, We'll Walk...
Artifact ID1973.1.617
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
()
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. October 1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on heavy drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A fire alarm ("Inflation") rings loudly. LBJ is driving a firetruck ("LBJ's Surtax"). A fireman ("Congress") stands by with hoses and hatchet and speaks to LBJ. Caption: “Nonsense, We'll Walk--We Might Run over Someone in That Thing”. Artist signature upper right: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left. A small piece of paper “© Chicago Daily News” adhered to upper right. A small piece of paper “Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to upper right.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson with cordial regards John Fischetti 12/2/67”. Handwritten at lower left: “1532” “Oct 27, 1967”.
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 from the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. Raising taxes would decrease inflation. In January 1967, Johnson pushed for a 6% surcharge on income taxes. In August, this request increased to 10% and it was passed in June 1968 as the Revenue and Expenditure Control Act of 1968.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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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 Note© Chicago Daily News, 1967
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
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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