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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We Won't Treat This as a Secret Document!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Won't Treat This as a Secret Document!

Artifact ID1965.28.151
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1958
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 14 1/8 in (37.5 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ shows President Eisenhower ("Ike") a document ("Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Report on Defense") while he speaks. Ike listens as he holds a briefcase ("Gaither Report") behind his back. Caption reads: "We Won't Treat This as a Secret Document!". Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett Washington Star 1-25-58."
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was made, Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader. The 1957 Gaither Report was a report from the Security Resources Panel of the Science Advisory Committee giving military arms recommendations such as the expansion of missiles and increasing their capabilities.
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 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 H. Rowan Gaither (United States, 1909 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Dwight D. Eisenhower (United States, 1890 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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