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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Another Rude Awakening?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Another Rude Awakening?

Artifact ID1973.1.1849
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 3/4 in x W 14 in (52.7 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is asleep in bed with a man (“Kosygin”), who has one eye open. The alarm clock ("Reported Soviet missiles back in Cuba") has bombs as clock hands. On the clock is a hat, mustache, and beard (identifiable as Fidel Castro). Caption: “Another Rude Awakening?”. Artist signature lower right: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "For President Johnson with kindest regards -- Bill Sandeson”.
Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race. The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was caused by the placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba, which was seen as a threat to the United States.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Fidel Castro (Cuban, 1926 - 2016)
Person Referenced Aleksey N. Kosygin (Russian, 1904 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Cuba
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne
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