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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Trouble with Russian Made Beds
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Trouble with Russian Made Beds

Artifact ID1973.1.1845
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 20 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (52.1 cm x 36.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("LBJ Adm.") wears pajamas and springs up from a mattress ("Laos 'Neutralist' Tranquility)" as a spring in the shape of a hammer and sickle come up through it. Caption: “​​The Trouble with Russian Made Beds”. Artist signature lower right: "Sandeson”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To - President Lyndon Johnson - with best wishes - Bill Sandeson”.
Historical NoteFrom 1964-1973, the United States heavily bombed Laos through CIA covert operations because it provided supplies to North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, making Laos the most bombed nation in history.
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
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)
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