Well, Whata You Guys Think
Artifact ID1973.1.2443
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bill Graham
(United States, 1920 - 1994)
Gifter
Bill Graham
Publisher
Arkansas Gazette
(founded 1921)
Date
ca. January 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 5/8 in (29.2 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits between a man ("Ev") who reads a paper ("Domestic Proposals") and another man ("Ho") who reads a paper ("Vietnam Proposals") at a table with the world map on it. Caption: “Well, Whata You Guys Think”. Artist signature lower right: "Graham”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [circle] [blue] “Sun. 1-16-66”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “34 cm”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “r - 8 ¼”. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “2”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson administration, led by President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1963 to 1969, is known for its ambitious domestic agenda, particularly the Great Society program, and its significant role in the Vietnam War and other international affairs.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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
Ho Chi Minh
(Vietnam, 1890 - 1969)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Everett Dirksen
(United States, 1896 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
