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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Can You Top This?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Can You Top This?

Artifact ID1973.1.2033
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1916 - 1978)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1920)
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 18 1/8 in (61 cm x 46 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. From a partially built bridge (“Bridges of Love to Communist Countries”) Uncle Sam yells, "Hi there, Poland, We'll ease your debt if you'll teach more English in your schools.". Caption: “Can You Top This?”. Artist signature lower right: "Warren King”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “Thurs April 12 - 67”. Handwritten at lower right: [red] “345”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Add 2 picas to depth”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson called for building bridges with Eastern European nations and supporting them when they assert their independence without calling them to distance themselves from the Soviet Union.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Poland
Place of Publication
New York
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