How to Start a World Crisis
Artifact ID1973.1.2285
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bruce Shanks
(United States, 1908 - 1980)
Gifter
Bruce Shanks
Publisher
Buffalo Evening News
(founded 1880)
Date
ca. January 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A loud "Ah-Choo!" comes from a White House window at night. A small piece of paper “© 1965, Buffalo Evening News, Inc.” adhered to lower right. Caption: "How to Start a World Crisis." Artist signature lower right: "Bruce Shanks 1-26-65”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "Best wishes for good health to LBJ".
Historical NoteIn mid-January 1965, President Johnson was hospitalized for a respiratory infection.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© Buffalo Evening News, Inc.
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.
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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Not on view
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