It's a Relief to Get Rid of the Overcoat
Artifact ID1973.1.463
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herbert L. Block
(United States, 1909 - 2001)
Publisher
Washington Post
()
Gifter
Herbert L. Block
Date
ca. April 1964
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 15 in (47 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and another man (identifiable as Nikita Khrushchev) have removed their overcoats (“Excessive Nuclear Production”) as the sun shines brightly. Caption: “It's a Relief to Get Rid of the Overcoat”. Artist signature lower right: "© 1964 Herblock The Washington Post”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: [blue] "To President Johnson, with all very best regards from Herb Block". Handwritten at lower right: “4-22-64”.
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, 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 Note© 1964 Herblock, The Washington Post
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
Nikita Khrushchev
(Soviet Union, 1894 - 1971)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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Not on view
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