Trouble Is, They Spell It Differently
Artifact ID1973.1.1830
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Vaughn Shoemaker
(1902 - 1991)
Gifter
Vaughn Shoemaker
Date
1964
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 3/4 in x W 12 1/4 in (37.5 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two boys write on a school blackboard. One, which has the face of LBJ, writes “Peace” while another one (“N.K.”) (identifiable as Nikita Khrushchev) writes "Pieces". A small piece of paper “© 1964 Chicago’s American” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Trouble Is, They Spell It Differently”. Artist signature lower right: "Shoemaker”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To the Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson with my best wishes. Shoemaker".
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.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 Note© Chicago’s American, 1964
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Nikita Khrushchev
(Soviet Union, 1894 - 1971)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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