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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 Must Be Lousy Salesmen!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Must Be Lousy Salesmen!

Artifact ID1965.28.91
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher (founded 1846)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 12 1/8 in (35.6 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Small figures ("Cambodia", "Pakistan", "Indonesia") dance around a large, ragged man (identifiable as Mao Tse-tung), who holds an empty basket ("Hunger", "Privations", "Slavery"). In the back ground, Uncle Sam stands alone with a large bundle ("Wealth", "Freedom"). Caption reads: "We Must Be Lousy Salesmen!". Artist signature lower right: "Morris."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson, with sincere best wishes - John Milt Morris."
Historical NoteDuring the 1960s, China supported revolutionary groups around the world against colonial and conservative governments. In Indonesia, President Sukarno maintained strong relations with both China and the Soviet Union. Pakistan allied with China during the border disputes with India in 1962. The Khmer Rouge political party in the 1960s was supported by the Chinese Communist Party.
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 Mao Tse-tung (China, 1893 - 1976)
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