It Ain't Mistletoe an' Champagne but I'm Not Complainin'
Artifact ID1973.1.1291
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
()
Date
ca. December 1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two soldiers crouch in a foxhole with their rifles ("Christmas Truce" and "New Year Truce"). One speaks to the other. Caption: “It Ain't Mistletoe an' Champagne but I'm Not Complainin’”. Artist signature lower left: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “© 1967 Chicago Daily News Publishers-Hall Syndicate” adhered to lower left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson - With hopes for a lighter burden in 1968 - John Fischetti 1/30/68". Handwritten at lower left: “Dec 22, 1967” “1575”.
Historical NoteNorth Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification, while South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front. Meanwhile, the United States followed Containment policy, hoping to keep Communism from diffusing to other Southeast Asian nations, and aimed to leave Vietnam without the humiliation of defeat.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 Daily News, Publishers-Hall Syndicate, 1967
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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.
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