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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
At Least No One's Introduced an Ostrich--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

At Least No One's Introduced an Ostrich--

Artifact ID1973.1.1270
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 19 7/8 in x W 15 in (50.5 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ tries to read a couple papers ("Vietnam") while a stack of papers ("Peace Efforts") sits on his desk. He looks back at several birds ( "Hawks", "Doves", and an owl). The hawk says “Grrr!”, the dove says “Coo…Coo…”, and the owl says “Hoot Hoot”. The owl holds a note ("Gen. Gavin's Strategy") in its beak. Caption: “At Least No One's Introduced an Ostrich–”. Artist signature lower left: "Temple”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “T-P Saturday Jan 29.”. Handwritten at lower center: “35 picas”.
Historical NotePro-war “hawks” supported escalating the war to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. Pro-war figures believed that the war could be won if the United States had enough public support. Anti-war “doves” included both people who opposed the war ideologically, considering it to be unjust, and people who just believed the war was unwinnable. The number of doves increased over the course of the war. James M. Gavin was a lieutenant general in the United States Army during World War II. During the Vietnam War, he encouraged the use of helicopters for surveying and raids.
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 Described
Vietnam
Place of Publication
New Orleans
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