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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Here's Zee Place for You to Roost
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Here's Zee Place for You to Roost

Artifact ID1973.1.2003
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/8 in x W 8 1/2 in (28.3 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A dove ("Peace") is perched on the enlarged nose ("Neutralism") of a man (identifiable as Charles de Gaulle). Caption: “Here's Zee Place for You to Roost”. Artist signature lower right: "Arthur Hendrikson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [circle] “1”.
Historical NoteCharles de Gaulle believed that NATO advantaged the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom over France. In 1966, he announced a withdrawal of France's military power from NATO. He also criticized the United States' role in Vietnam.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
DoveFrance
Place of Publication
Rockford
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