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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
This Is Our New Model...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

This Is Our New Model...

Artifact ID1966.64.29
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1982)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/4 in (36.8 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A dead dove lays on a conference table where four men are seated. LBJ stands at the head of the table, pointing to blackboard drawing of a new dove - armored and dropping bombs. Caption reads: "This Is Our New Model. Let's Hope It Works Better!". Artist signature lower left: "Crawford NEA".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Regards to President Johnson, Bill Crawford". Handwritten across bottom: "[indecipherable]" "349" "540" "[indecipherable]" "2 - 3 col" "1 - 2 col".
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 with 175,000 American troops.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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)
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