Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1965.28.97
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Pat Oliphant
(United States, born 1935)
Publisher
Denver Post
(founded 1892)
Gifter
Pat Oliphant
Date
ca. August 1965
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (28.6 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. "GOP" man with a fly swatter aims for Cupid flying above. LBJ wears an "I Like Ike" button as he hugs a reluctant Dwight Eisenhower. Cupid is attempting to shoot his arrow at the "Accord on Viet Nam" heart hovering over LBJ and Ike. A small penguin is seen lower left with an apple on his head and an arrow through his head. Artist signature upper right: "Oliphant © 1965 The Denver Post". Also printed sideways at the lower left: "1965 The Los Angeles Times Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson - Respectfully Pat Oliphant"
Historical NoteAs president, Lyndon B. Johnson looked to Dwight Eisenhower for advice on the Vietnam War, demonstrating the value Johnson placed on bi-partisanship.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© 1965 Pat Oliphant, The Denver Post
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Dwight D. Eisenhower
(United States, 1890 - 1969)
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