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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Use Restraint in my Demands?...Ho! Ho! Ho!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Use Restraint in my Demands?...Ho! Ho! Ho!

Artifact ID1973.258.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1980)
Date 1967
Date GiftedJanuary 30, 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 13 in (21.6 cm x 33 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ, a store Santa, holds a child ("Labor") on his knee. Children wait in line behind him. Caption: “Use restraint in my demands?!! … Ho! Ho! Ho!”. Artist signature upper left: “Fischetti.”
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “For President Johnson. Cordially, John Fischetti 1/30/68”. Printed at upper left: “Fischetti”. Printed at upper left: “© 1967 Chicago Daily News” “Publishers Hall Syndicate”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson had the backing of many labor unions and Johnson often intervened in labor disputes and strikes to help negotiate a settlement.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© 1967 Chicago Daily News
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)
Historical Dates
  • January 30, 1968
Not on view
Place of Publication