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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Posse
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Posse

Artifact ID1965.28.242
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1922 - 2012)
Publisher (founded 1871)
Gifter
Date ca. May 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 10 1/4 in (31.8 cm x 26 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a cowboy sheriff, stands with two other men ("American Congress","American People") in the street of an Old West town. The men face off against a man in a black hat ("Communist Aggression"). In the background is a building named "Last Chance Saloon". Caption reads: "Posse". Artist signature lower left: "Goodwin".
Historical NotePresident Johnson followed Harry Truman’s doctrine of containment, which meant that Communism needed to be contained within a country so that it doesn’t spread to other nations in the region. As a result, the United States promised to provide aid to countries that might fall under Communist influence and expansion.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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 Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Columbus
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