Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Long Wind-Up
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Long Wind-Up

Artifact ID1973.1.1266
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1917 - 2007)
Publisher (Canada)
Gifter
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 10 3/4 in (35.9 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Additional text across the top: “Over a year ago Washington started moves to wind-up that Vietnam involvement-”. Frame 1: LBJ poses with the ball in his right hand (“The long look”). Frame 2: LBJ poses with his empty right hand over the ground (“The reach for the resin bag”). Frame 3: LBJ stands with the ball and a baseball mitt to his chest, preparing to throw the ball (“The careful study”). Additional text across the center: “And even after they changed pitchers-". Frame 4: A man (identifiable as Richard Nixon) holds a baseball mitt with the ball up to his chest (“The new look”). Frame 5: Nixon puts his right hand on his face and his left hand at his side (“The study of the outfield”). Frame 6: Nixon adjusts his belt (“The adjusting of the belt”) Additional text across the bottom: "It looks like there will be plenty of time to go out to the icebox without missing anything". Caption: “The Long Wind-Up”. Artist signature lower right: "John Collins”. Additional text at lower left: “The Gazette”. Additional text at lower right: “Montreal”.
Historical NoteNorth Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification, while South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front. Meanwhile, the United States followed Containment policy, hoping to keep Communism from diffusing to other Southeast Asian nations, and aimed to leave Vietnam without the humiliation of defeat. Richard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. Nixon inherited the Vietnam War and its peace talks.
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Montreal
Related Links