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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Three Legs Are Better Than Two
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Three Legs Are Better Than Two

Artifact ID1966.64.323
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher (founded 1905)
Date 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in x W 13 3/8 in (48.9 cm x 34 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A huge globe ("World Stability") hangs from a tripod with three legs represent ("O.A.S.", "Western Europe", "U.S.". Caption reads: "Three Legs Are Better Than Two". Artist signature lower left: "Poinier". Additional text at lower right: "Detroit News '65".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "5 5/8 x 6 3/4" "35.6 picas" "3 col cartoon Edit page" "Alternate" "Cut off title after proofing place in envelope top drawer".
Historical NoteThe Organization of American States is an organization founded in 1948 that promotes human rights and development in the Americas. In this cartoon, it functions as a third leg along with the United States and Western Europe to ensure world stability.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
O.A.S.
Place of Publication
Detroit
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