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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 Call It 'Project Head-Start'!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Call It 'Project Head-Start'!

Artifact ID1973.1.1832
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (American, 1932 - 2015)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. January 1967
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Chinese children in a classroom use toy weapons on a strawman with LBJ's picture on it. A man (identifiable as Mao Tse Tung) talks to a visiting Chinese man. Caption: “I Call It 'Project Head-Start'!”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berry 1-25-67”. Also printed upper left: “Berry’s World”.
Historical NoteOperation Head Start was a Great Society summer program begun in 1965 that served children from poor families. It provided children with medical care, meals, and access to museums and libraries. Instead of focusing on school subjects, Operation Head Start was about promoting curiosity and self-expression and providing opportunities to help children’s development. US officials continued to refuse to recognize the People’s Republic of China in favor of Taiwan and did not allow the PRC on the UN Security Council. The US government also ensured that it would not want a war with China, but remained steadfast in its position on Vietnam. During the 1960s, China supported revolutionary groups around the world against colonial and conservative governments. This made the United States government nervous about Domino Theory.
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 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Mao Tse-tung (Chinese, 1893 - 1976)
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