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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
If You're So Smart -- Why Aren't You DeGaulle?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

If You're So Smart -- Why Aren't You DeGaulle?

Artifact ID1973.1.1985
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. July 1968
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. A boy leans through White House fence to talk to LBJ. A small piece of paper “Berry’s World” adhered to upper left. Caption: “If You're So Smart -- Why Aren't You DeGaulle?”. Artist signature lower left: "Jim Berry 7-15-68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “Mark very soon”. Handwritten at lower right: [illegible] “7-11”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “7-10-68” “7-5-68”.
Historical NoteCharles de Gaulle believed that NATO advantaged the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom over France and he wanted France to have its own nuclear power and pursue detente with the Soviet Union. He also criticized the Vietnam War.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Europe
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