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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Think That Would Be the Appropriate Moment...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Think That Would Be the Appropriate Moment...

Artifact ID1970.2.102 (Y)
Object Type Cartoon Clipping
Date ca. February 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 16 1/2 in (29.8 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. German clipping. LBJ and another man (identifiable as Nikita Khrushchev) stand in front of each other, each with many weapons behind him. Khrushchev says, “Ich glaube, dies wäre der geeignete Augenblick für einen Nichtangriffspakt!”. A small piece of paper “5.II.64.(N)” adhered to lower center. A small piece of paper “5.II.64.(N)” adhered to lower right. Caption: “I Think That Would Be the Appropriate Moment for a Non-Aggression Pact!”. Artist signature lower right: “Gil”.
Historical NoteWith nuclear disarmament treaties, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to limit production of or reduce the number of nuclear weapons.
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 Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Union, 1894 - 1971)
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