Feeding the Mouth That Bit You?
Artifact ID1966.64.50
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Date
ca. December 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 15 in (45.7 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A pair of heavily bandaged hands ("U.S." ) hold out a handful of "grain" to a camel("Egypt"). Caption: “Feeding the mouth that bit you?” Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star". Additional text at upper left: "Release Upon Receipt The Washington Star Syndicate, 444 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y. The Crockett Cartoon".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas - Fri. Dec 3 '65".
Historical NoteAt the start of 1965, the United States stopped sending wheat to Egypt, but it resumed shipments in August of that year. The caption “Feeding The Mouth That Bit You” is a reference to how the Egyptian government promoted socialist and anti-imperialist policies in the Middle East, causing conflict with the United States.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 Note© The Washington Star, 1965
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Copyright 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.
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