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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
He Isn't Nearly as Persuasive as We've Heard, Y'all
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

He Isn't Nearly as Persuasive as We've Heard, Y'all

Artifact ID1973.1.1876
Publisher (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 Description
Physical 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
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)
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