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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's Not What You Think, Comrades!...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's Not What You Think, Comrades!...

Artifact ID1973.1.1828
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher (1920 - 1972)
Medium Ink on drawing paper, mounted
DimensionsOverall H 12 5/8 in x W 16 7/8 in (32.1 cm x 42.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Alexei Kosygin) in a western hat speaks to a man (identifiable as Leonid Brezhnev) and others ("Soviet Praesidium") who glare and walk away. LBJ, wearing a fur hat, speaks to a man (identifiable as Everett Dirksen) and others ("Congress Leaders") who glare and walk away. Caption: “​​It's Not What You Think, Comrades! But I Can Explain, Fellas!”. Artist signature lower right: "Corky Philippines Herald."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To President Johnson our soldier of peace Corky".
Historical NoteIn June 1967, Lyndon Johnson and Aleksey Kosygin met 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.
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 Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Gerald R. Ford (United States, 1913 - 2006)
Person Referenced Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam, 1890 - 1969)
Person Referenced Aleksey N. Kosygin (Soviet Union, 1904 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
USSR
Place of Publication
Manila
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