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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Dear Charles: My Consensus Is Better...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Dear Charles: My Consensus Is Better...

Artifact ID1973.1.2225
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher (founded 1905)
Date 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (48.9 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ dictates a letter to a woman with a notepad. A large stamped envelope ("Hon. Charles de Gaulle Palais de L'Elysee Paris, France") lays on LBJ's desk. Caption: “Dear Charles: My Consensus Is Better. What Happened to Yours?”. Additional text at lower right: “Detroit News ‘67”. Artist signature lower left: "Poinier”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “To President Johnson with sincere best wishes Art Poinier”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson’s approval ratings were very high at the start of his presidency and remained fairly high throughout 1964 and 1965 while much of the Great Society legislation was getting passed. By 1966, as the Vietnam War escalated, his approval and disapproval ratings were around the same. Throughout 1967-1968, his approval ratings continued to decline due to the Vietnam War. French president Charles de Gaulle lost his popularity during his administration, and eventually stepped down publicly in May 1968 after mass protests.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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)
Person Referenced Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Paris
Place of Publication
Detroit
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