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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
His Favorite Model
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

His Favorite Model

Artifact ID1973.1.701
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date 1966
Medium Ink and watercolor on stationery
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 7 3/8 in (27.9 cm x 18.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing on The News-Tribune letterhead. LBJ ("The White House Artist") paints on a canvas ("Vietnam Peace") as Uncle Sam watches. The female model ("Peace") says, "If the picture pleases me--send it to the 'National Cartoon Center!’". Caption: “His Favorite Model”. Artist signature lower right: "Shevchik”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted across the top: [blue] “The News Tribune” “Published by the Tribune Publishing Company” “Serving Beaver County’s Greatest Retail Market - Beaver Falls - New Brighton Pa.”. Printed at upper left: [blue] “715 Thirteenth Street”. Printed at upper center: [blue] “Phone: 412 – 846-2560”. Printed at upper right: [blue] “Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010”.
Historical NoteNorth Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification, while South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front. Meanwhile, the United States followed Containment policy, hoping to keep Communism from diffusing to other Southeast Asian nations, and aimed to leave Vietnam without the humiliation of defeat. During Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, several cartoonists sent him letters urging him to establish a National Cartoon Center, a museum of political cartoons, comic books, newspaper comics, animation, and other cartoons. No permanent museum was ever established, but a few exhibits were produced by a Museum of Graphic Arts in New York City in 1968.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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)
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