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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now, General, About Signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now, General, About Signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty...

Artifact ID1973.1.2271
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date ca. November 1968
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. At his desk, LBJ is on the phone. He holds newspaper ("France Cancels '69 H-Bomb Test in Budget Slash"). Caption: “Now, General, About Signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty…”. Artist signature lower left: "Ed Valtman ‘68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To LBJ with best wishes Ed Valtman 12/19/68". Handwritten at upper right: [circle] “Nov. 29.”. Handwritten at lower right: [green] “51”.
Historical NoteIn 1960, France detonated its first atomic bomb. 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 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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
France
Place of Publication
Hartford
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