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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Remember the Pueblo!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Remember the Pueblo!

Artifact ID1973.1.1944
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 in x W 14 1/8 in (53.3 cm x 35.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, at his desk, waves his finger at an exhausted man ("Diplomacy") carrying a suitcase with stickers ("Moscow”, “U.N.”, and “Panmunjom"). Caption: “Remember the Pueblo!”. Artist signature lower left: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: "For President Lyndon Johnson with kindest regards - Bill Sandeson". Handwritten at lower center: “5 ⅝”” “Fri. NS” “Ed Cartoon”.
Historical NoteOn January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea, which claimed that the ship had entered North Korean territory. In response, President Johnson negotiated for the release of the captive sailors to avoid getting into another 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
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)
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