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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Our Ally De Gaulle Is Trying to Be Helpful Again!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Our Ally De Gaulle Is Trying to Be Helpful Again!

Artifact ID1973.1.1968
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. November 1967
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 11 in (35.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks as he, a man (identifiable as Levi Eshkol) ("Israel"), a man (identifiable as Lester Pearson) ("Canada") and a man (identifiable as Harold Wilson) ("England") are all trying to pull out the daggers stuck in their backs. Caption: “Our Ally De Gaulle Is Trying to Be Helpful Again!”. Artist signature lower left: "Hy Rosen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [blue] "To LBJ, the man who can handle rough action. Best wishes, Hy Rosen '67". Handwritten at lower left: “34.5 cms”. Handwritten at lower right: “11 proofs - Nov. 28/67”.
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. In 1967, Charles de Gaulle gave the speech "Vive le Quebec libre," which called for Quebec's sovereignty. France condemned Israel's actions in the Six Day War and set an arms embargo on the region.
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 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Levi Eshkol (Israel, 1895 - 1969)
Person Referenced Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lester B. Pearson (Canada, 1897 - 1972)
Person Referenced Harold Wilson (Great Britian, 1916 - 1995)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
France
Place of Publication
Albany
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