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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
For Heaven's Sake...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

For Heaven's Sake...

Artifact ID1973.1.2053
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1914 - 2005)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1964
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. On a snowy night, LBJ opens a door to find a guilty-looking dog ("Foreign Policy") with 6 new puppies trailing behind. A small piece of paper “The Hartford Times” adhered to lower left. Caption: “For Heaven's Sake--As If I Didn't Have Problems Enough”. Artist signature lower left: "Ed Valtman ‘64”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsThe Hartford Times label LL
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration, many decisions were made in the context of the Cold War power struggle. Lyndon Johnson followed containment policy. He escalated the Vietnam War and offered foreign aid to many countries.
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
Washington
Place of Publication
Hartford
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