The Overload Seems to Be in Rear
Artifact ID1973.1.2951
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Detroit News
(founded 1905)
Date
ca. December 1967
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 3/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (50.2 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A horse ("$31 Bil Exports") cannot pull LBJ's wagon ("US Trade Balance"), which carries a tank ("War Costs"), sacks ("$26 Bil Imports"), and two men ("Tourist Spending” “Investment Abroad"). A man (“Fowler”) points at the two men. Caption: “The Overload Seems to Be in Rear”. Additional text at lower center: “Detroit News ‘67”. Artist signature lower left: "Poinier”.Historical NoteHenry H. Fowler was Treasury Secretary from 1965-1968 and he had to figure out how to resolve the high spending of the Johnson administration, especially the cost of the Vietnam War. President Johnson announced plans for a travel tax which would tax Americans traveling outside the Western hemisphere. However, this was shelved in March 1968 by the House Ways and Means Committee.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)
Person Referenced
Henry H. Fowler
(United States, 1908 - 2000)
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication