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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
There's a Hole in the Bucket, Alexei, Alexei...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

There's a Hole in the Bucket, Alexei, Alexei...

Artifact ID1973.1.2270
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. August 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 20 5/8 in (31.1 cm x 52.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Aleksey Kosygin) passes a bucket ("Czechoslovakia") to LBJ, a fireman. Water ("Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty") spills out of a hole in the bucket. Behind LBJ, a hand ("Congress") reaches for the bucket. In the background, men stand waiting to grab the bucket when it passes. Caption: “There's a Hole in the Bucket, Alexei, Alexei…”. Additional text at lower left: “Aug. 68”. Artist signature lower right: "Draper Hill”.
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. In 1968, countries began signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to limit the creation of more nuclear weapons. In early 1968, Alexander Dubcek, the new leader of Czechoslovakia, created new reforms that allowed for more freedom of speech and the press. The other Warsaw Pact nations invaded Prague and killed protestors.
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 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 Aleksey N. Kosygin (Soviet Union, 1904 - 1980)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Czechoslovakia
Place of Publication
Worcester
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