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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Do You Really Want to Talk, Alexei...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Do You Really Want to Talk, Alexei...

Artifact ID1973.1.1860
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. January 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (57.5 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Alexei Kosygin) are in a bed separated by a dividing board (“Vietnam”). The radiator has ice ("Johnson's Domestic Troubles") and it is snowing outside ("Red China Threat"). A hat and jacket with a hammer and sickle symbol hangs on the edge of the bed frame. Caption: “Do You Really Want to Talk, Alexei--Or Is It Getting Colder Outside?” Artist signature lower right: "L.D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “33 ½ picas” “Wed 4 Jan 67”.
Historical NoteThe Sino-Soviet split were the tensions between China and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although both nations were Communist, they competed with each other over the same spheres of influence. As a result, the United States had to practice triangular diplomacy to maintain relations with both Communist powers.
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 Aleksey N. Kosygin (Russian, 1904 - 1980)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
VietnamChinaUSSR
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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