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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Sign of Our Time
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Sign of Our Time

Artifact ID1973.1.2100
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. May 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 14 3/4 in (55.9 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ plants a sign ("Communist Aggression: This Far and No Farther U.S.A.") on a dotted line across the globe. A hammer and sickle-shaped cloud looms in the distance. A small figure stands next to the sign and says, “Ol’ Dobbin”. Caption: “Sign of Our Time”. Artist signature lower center: "Dobbins Boston Herald-Traveler May 5, 1967”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center left: "To: President Johnson with admiration for courage. Jim Dobbins". Handwritten at upper left: [circle] [blue] “Ed Page”. Handwritten at upper center: [blue] “Sun Herald Early” “102 lines”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “485”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “49”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “102 lines” “Sun Her Early 5-4-67”.
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, the United States was heavily involved in foreign affairs. Much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race.
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
Subjects
Communism
Place of Publication
Boston
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