Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Oh, Well - Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
Artifact ID1966.64.264
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
William (Bill) Mauldin
(1921 - 2003)
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
()
Gifter
William (Bill) Mauldin
Date
1965
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 11 in (35.2 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Mao Tse-tung) holds a trowel near a collapsed brick wall (“Mao’s Asian Policy”, “African Policy)”. Caption reads: "Oh Well - Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day”. Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Historical NoteDuring the 1960s, China supported revolutionary groups around the world against colonial and conservative governments. This made the United States government nervous about Domino Theory and the Sino-Soviet split created tensions between the Soviet Union and China.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 Note© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times
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
Mao Tse-tung
(China, 1893 - 1976)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication