Nothing on the Bombs, Sir...
Artifact ID1973.1.2075
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
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Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. January 1968
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man in a submarine sonar station talks to LBJ, the captain, who holds a paper ("Missing H-Bomb Search Warning about Nuclear Flights over Danish Territory”). A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left. A small piece of paper “© 1968 Chicago Daily News” adhered to lower right. A small piece of paper “Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Nothing on the Bombs, Sir, but These Danish Pings Are Enough to Make a Sailor Blush”. Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson with my best regards, John Fischetti 3-17-68". Handwritten at lower left: “1667” “Jan 23, 1968”.
Historical NoteIn January 1968, an American B-52 airplane carrying four thermonuclear bombs crashed near the Thule Air Base in Greenland.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 Note© 1968, Chicago Daily News
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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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