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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Kibitzers
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Kibitzers

Artifact ID1966.64.239
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. March 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (28.9 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Mao Tse-tung) are playing poker. Mao smiles as two men ("Morse", "Fulbright") stand behind LBJ telling him which cards to play. Caption reads: "The Kibitzers - -". Artist signature lower right: "Bill McClanahan Dallas News".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To Mr. President - Best Wishes" "[in red] 55.6".
Historical NoteDuring the 1960s, China supported revolutionary groups around the world against colonial and conservative governments. This made the United States government nervous about Domino Theory and the Sino-Soviet split created tensions between the Soviet Union and China. Also, in October 1964, China detonated its first atomic bomb, establishing itself as a nuclear power. Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman J. William Fulbright were two prominent critics of the Johnson administration's Vietnam War policy.
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 J. William Fulbright (United States, 1905 - 1995)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Mao Tse-tung (China, 1893 - 1976)
Person Referenced Wayne Morse (United States, 1900 - 1974)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
China
Place of Publication
Dallas
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