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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Heavy Decoration
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Heavy Decoration

Artifact ID1970.2.102 (E)
Object Type Cartoon Clipping
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 8 1/4 in (29.5 cm x 21 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. German clipping. Ornaments with the faces of men (identifiable as LBJ, Ludwig Erhard, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Charles de Gaulle, Mao Tse-tung, Nikita Khrushchev) sit on the branch of a Christmas tree. A small piece of paper “20.XII.63.(B)” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Schwere Dekoration [Heavy Decoration]”. Artist signature lower left: “Jüsp”.
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race. In this cartoon, West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard is surrounded by world leaders of countries with large spheres of influence.
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)
Person Referenced Ludwig Erhard (Germany, 1897 - 1977)
Person Referenced Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Union, 1894 - 1971)
Person Referenced Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Mao Tse-tung (China, 1893 - 1976)
Person Referenced Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Great Britian)
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