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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Maybe One Will Get Through
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Maybe One Will Get Through

Artifact ID1973.1.1502
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Publisher (founded 1837)
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/8 in x W 12 5/8 in (39.1 cm x 32.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ launches a series of doves ("Peace Overtures") toward Russia. Dark cloud with hammer and sickle creates lightning that pierces the first of the line of flying doves. Another dead bird is already floating in the water. A small man with binoculars and a cat look at the sky. Caption: “Maybe One Will Get Through”. Artist signature lower right: "Yardley."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: “Sunday 6 in - Editorial”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “52”. Handwritten at center right: [red] “6 ¾”.
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.
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
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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