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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Aluminum Duel
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Aluminum Duel

Artifact ID1973.1.1100
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (28.6 cm x 36.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man ("Aluminum Management"), both wearing cooking pots on their heads, duel with long-handled spoons. Caption: “Aluminum Duel”. Artist signature lower left: "Bill McClanahan”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [circle] “548”.
Historical NoteIn 1965, Aluminum companies raised the price of aluminum by 2%. President Johnson negotiated prices for what to do with the government’s aluminum supply.
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
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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