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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Not a Yip
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Not a Yip

Artifact ID1973.1.1888
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1926 - 2009)
Gifter
Date ca. December 1964
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 15 1/2 in (37.1 cm x 39.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man tells LBJ, "Don't just hang there--Do Something!" as another man (“Nasser”) picks him up by the ears. Another man (“Sukarno”) taps Nasser on the shoulder, saying "Next!". A small piece of paper “The Daily Oklahoman” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Not a Yip”. Artist signature lower right: "Lange”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson was known to lift his beagles by their ears. John Q Public is a character often included in political cartoons to depict the average citizen, often portrayed with glasses, a mustache, and a fedora. In December 1964, after hearing rumors that the United States would cut off aid to Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser said that the United States could go "drink from the sea." In 1964, Sukarno pushed an anti-American campaign in Indonesia denouncing American businesses and cultural exports.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Oklahoma City
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