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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 Great Society
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Great Society

Artifact ID1991.36.8
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1899 - 1977)
Publisher (founded 1901)
Medium Pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/4 in x W 11 3/4 in (21 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ takes money from a man (“Taxpayer”) with one hand ("Anti-Poverty Program") and gives money to another man ("Political Patronage") with the other. Caption: “The Great Society”. Artist signature lower left: "Ferman Martin”.
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. 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 from the Vietnam War and Great Society, all of this increase of demand led to inflation. To slow down the economy and prevent further inflation, either spending had to be cut or taxes had to be raised.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from Mrs. Philip Martin to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on July 26, 1991.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Philip Martin
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Houston
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