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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
If Nothing Else Works, Repaper
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

If Nothing Else Works, Repaper

Artifact ID1973.1.1940
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1829)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 11/16 in x W 11 5/8 in (45 cm x 29.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ covers a large map of South America ("South American Problem") with wallpaper ("$") and glue ("Punta del Este"). Another man runs toward him with more wallpaper. Caption: “If Nothing Else Works, Repaper”. Artist signature lower left: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Wed.” “12 Apr 67”. Handwritten at lower right: “55.5”.
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.
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)
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