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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
How About Finding a Credibility Gap...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

How About Finding a Credibility Gap...

Artifact ID1973.1.2211
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Date ca. May 1968
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man reads a newspaper and speaks to LBJ. A small piece of paper “Berry’s World” adhered to upper left. Caption: “How About Finding a Credibility Gap in the People Going Around Saying There's a Credibility Gap!”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berry 5-8-68”.
Historical NoteThe credibility gap refers to the public skepticism about the Vietnam War due to a gap in what the Johnson administration officially told the public and what seemed to be true.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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