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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Maybe We'd Better Ease up on Our Sign Paintin'--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Maybe We'd Better Ease up on Our Sign Paintin'--

Artifact ID1973.1.1934
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 1/4 in x D (28.6 cm x 36.2 cm x 0 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man paints ("Yankee Go Home") on a wall. Beside him, another man points to a newspaper ("LBJ's latest ideas on Foreign Aid! ‘We must concentrate on countries NOT hostile to us…’”). Caption: “Maybe We'd Better Ease up on Our Sign Paintin'...”. Artist signature lower left: "Bill McClanahan”.
Historical NoteDuring the Cold War, despite providing foreign aid to many nations, the United States intervened in Latin America governments and conflicts out of fear of communism spreading to the western hemisphere.
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
Central America
Place of Publication
Dallas
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