Happy Holiday
Artifact ID1973.1.1373
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Guernsey LePelley
(born 1910)
Gifter
Guernsey LePelley
Publisher
Christian Science Monitor
()
Date
ca. December 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A contented LBJ sits by a Christmas tree. Opened presents ("Advance Toward Moon”, “Paris Peace Talks Progress”, “Holiday Vietnam Cease-Fire”, “Cambodia Prisoner Release”, “Pueblo Crew”, “Vietnam Prisoner Release", “New Rise in Popular Support”, “Predicted Budget Balance”) are beside him. Caption: “Happy Holiday”. Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley The Christian Science Monitor”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] "Best wishes Guernsey Le Pelley". Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “LBJ”.
Historical NoteOn January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea, which claimed that the ship had entered North Korean territory. In response, President Johnson negotiated for the release of the captive sailors to avoid getting into another war. The Space Race was the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to further space exploration and technology out of fear of space being used for nuclear power. Eventually, the goal was to reach the moon. President Johnson's approval ratings went up after the bombing halt of November 1968.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 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
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