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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Bridge Builder
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Bridge Builder

Artifact ID1973.1.1883
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1917 - 1998)
Publisher
Gifter
Date ca. March 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. On the end of overlapping planks extending over a chasm, LBJ hammers on another plank ("Non-Proliferation Talks"). The bridge already has several planks ("Consular Treaty”, “Outer Space A-Ban”, “East-West Trade Bill”, “Cultural Exchange"). Caption: “Bridge Builder”. Artist signature lower left: "3-12-67 Karl Hubenthal L.A. Herald-Examiner”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To President Johnson with all best wishes”.
Historical NoteWith nuclear disarmament treaties, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China agreed to limit production of or reduce the number of nuclear weapons.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Los Angeles
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