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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Your Reference to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Your Reference to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty...

Artifact ID1973.1.2268
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to Hubert Humphrey as they sit together. A small piece of paper “Berry’s World” adhered to upper left. Caption: “Your Reference to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Reminds Me, What Do You Suppose the Kennedy Plan Is?”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berry."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: [blue] "For President Johnson; with kindest personal regards - Jim Berry".
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race. As president, John F. Kennedy increased the amount of nuclear weapons in the United States while also trying to prevent nuclear proliferation. In 1968, countries began signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to limit the creation of more nuclear weapons.
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
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 NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Robert F. Kennedy (United States, 1925 - 1968)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
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