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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
South of the Border
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

South of the Border

Artifact ID1973.1.1923
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 1/4 in x W 15 3/4 in (54 cm x 40 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears a large hat whose crown is a smoldering volcano. The smoke from it forms a hammer and sickle. Behind LBJ, a small figure holds a sign ("Our man in Uruguay"). Caption: “South of the Border”. Additional text at lower left: “Boston Herald-Traveler”. Artist signature lower right: "Dobbins 4-13-67”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To: President Johnson with my sincere good wishes for success”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “47”. Handwritten at lower left: “4-13-67”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “102 lines” “Thurs PM”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Apr 13 67”. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] “49”. Handwritten at lower right: [strikethrough] “49”. Handwritten at lower right: “50”.
Historical NoteIn April 1967, Lyndon Johnson met with the heads of state in Latin America in Punta del Este, Uruguay, promising financial support to other nations in the Americas. In this cartoon, his hat becomes a volcano because of the volatile nature of these negociations and the risk of Communism spreading.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Punta del Este
Place of Publication
Boston
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