He Isn't Nearly as Persuasive as We've Heard, Y'all
Artifact ID1973.1.1876
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Houston Chronicle
(founded 1901)
Date
ca. June 1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 18 1/2 in (38.1 cm x 47 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Alexei Kosygin) and two other men are coming off an airplane (“CCCP”) from a US visit. Kosygin speaks to three startled officials awaiting them. Caption: “He Isn't Nearly as Persuasive as We've Heard, Y'all”. Artist signature lower right: "CP Houston Houston”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "To the President of the United States with highest regards. Clyde Peterson". Handwritten at upper right: [red] “35” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower right: “33 picas Tuesday Ed. Pg.”.
Historical NoteOn June 23-25, 1967, Lyndon Johnson and Aleksey Kosygin met at Hollybush Mansion in Glassboro, New Jersey to discuss issues concerning world peace such as the Six Day War, the Vietnam War, and the nuclear arms race. It was notable for being successful in decreasing tensions, even though no agreements were signed. Lyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment.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
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Person Referenced
Andrei Gromyko
(Soviet Union, 1909 - 1989)
Person Referenced
Aleksey N. Kosygin
(Soviet Union, 1904 - 1980)
Person Referenced
Leonid Brezhnev
(Soviet Union, 1906 - 1982)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication