They're All Against a Negotiated Settlement
Artifact ID1965.28.125
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Publisher
Los Angeles Times
(founded 1881)
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/8 in x W 13 in (38.4 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Richard Nixon) is bound and gagged, sitting on the ground among several other bound men. In the background, two soldiers talk to each other. Caption reads: "They're All Against a Negotiated Settlement...". Artist signature lower right: "Conrad © Los Angeles Times, 1965." Additional text at lower center: "1965, The Register and Tribune Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With best regards to President Lyndon B. Johnson - Paul Conrad"
Historical NoteDuring Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, Richard Nixon initially supported the Vietnam War because he did not want it to appear as if the United States would step down to avoid war. Meanwhile, negociation was difficult with North and South Vietnam as well. North Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification. South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front.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 Note© Los Angeles Times, 1965
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Richard Nixon
(United States, 1913 - 1994)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Place Described
Place of Publication