Beginning in Two Years...
Artifact ID1973.1.1358
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Wayne Stayskal
Gifter
Wayne Stayskal
Date
1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 10 5/8 in (35.6 cm x 27 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as W.C. Westmoreland) points to a huge chart ( "Vietnam Phase-Out") which begins in “Nov '69”, charts “Nov ‘70”, and plunges through a hole in the floor after “Nov '71”. LBJ, Humphrey and another man (identifiable as Robert McNamara) peer into the hole in the floor. Caption: “Beginning in Two Years and Following Present War Policies…”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal”. An additional piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left.
Historical NoteIn August 1964, US ships were seemingly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin, leading to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that allowed President Johnson to take military action. In February 1965, Johnson authorized Operation Rolling Thunder to bomb North Vietnam and in March, 3500 Marines were deployed in Vietnam. Over 1965, President Johnson escalated the conflict to a full-scale war and over 1967, there were 500,000 American troops in Vietnam. William Westmoreland was the commander of the US forces during the Vietnam War and Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense.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© Chicago’s American, 1967
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
Robert McNamara
(United States, 1916 - 2009)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
W.C. Westmoreland
(United States, 1914 - 2005)
Person Referenced
Hubert H. Humphrey
(United States, 1911 - 1978)
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