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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Moving from One's Position...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Moving from One's Position...

Artifact ID1973.1.2056
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1910)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. November 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to a man (“Sato”) as they sit on an island (“Okinawa”) in the middle of the sea (“China Sea”) surrounded by sharks. Caption: “Moving from One's Position Now Is Filled with Difficulties”. Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] "To President Johnson - Guernsey Le Pelley". Handwritten at lower right: “52.7” “a”.
Historical NoteJapanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato visited the United States in November 1967 to negotiate the return of Okinawa to Japan.
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)
Person Referenced Eisaku Satō (Japan, 1901 - 1975)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
China SeaOkinawa
Place of Publication
Boston
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