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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Know a Way to Fill in That Gap!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Know a Way to Fill in That Gap!

Artifact ID1973.1.2238
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 22 in (37.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stretches face down across a chasm ("Credibility Gap") between two cliffs ("Viet-" and "Nam"). An elephant jumps on his back. A small figure holds up a sign (“Backing LBJ”). Caption: “I Know a Way to Fill in That Gap!”. Artist signature upper left: "Dobbins”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To: President Johnson with sympathy for the way they've been on your back! From: Jim Dobbins". Handwritten at upper left: [underline] [blue] “Mon”. Handwritten at upper left: [blue] “128 lines”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “33”. Handwritten at upper right: “42”. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “128 lines”. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Mon A.M.” “Feb 19-68”.
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
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 of Publication
Boston
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