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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
La Grandeur Levitation Again
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

La Grandeur Levitation Again

Artifact ID1973.1.1980
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Date ca. March 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 15 in (50.8 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at a cafe table next to a lamppost sign ("Rue de la Paix"), reading a newspaper ("Hopes for NATO Solid Front"). A man (“De Gaulle”), who had been sitting with him, levitates himself on the café chair. Caption: “La Grandeur Levitation Again”. Artist signature lower left: "Temple”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: “45”. Handwritten at lower left: “T-P Saturday Mar. 12”. Handwritten at lower center: “35 picas”.
Historical NoteCharles de Gaulle believed that NATO advantaged the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom over France. In 1966, he announced a withdrawal of France's military power from NATO.
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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
FranceNATO
Place Described
Paris
Place of Publication
New Orleans
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