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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.2494
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 15 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ does dances (“St. Fulbrightus’ Dance”, “The Great Society Spread”, “The Economy”, “The Consensus”) alone. He also dances (“The Honolulu Two-Step”) with a man. He dances (“The Saigon Sling”) with two other men (“Buddhists” and “Ky”). Additional text at upper left: “Comparing present-day Washington to the decline and fall of Ancient Rome, Rep. H.R. Gross (R-Iowa) declares: ‘I don’t believe the president needs to demonstrate his twinkle-toed abilities until 3 o’clock in the morning.’”. Additional text at center: “That’s all very well, Congressman Gross, but it takes a little time to learn all of these new-fangled big-city dances!”. Artist signature upper right: "Draper Hill”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “Tues Telegram Edit Page”. Handwritten at center right: [circle] “54”.
Historical NoteIn August 1964, US ships were seemingly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin, leading to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that allowed President Johnson to take military action. In February 1965, Johnson authorized Operation Rolling Thunder to bomb North Vietnam. By 1965, President Johnson escalated the conflict to a full-scale war and over 1967, there were 500,000 American troops in Vietnam. Senator Fulbright was a vocal critic of the Vietnam War. The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history. However, the Great Society programs and Vietnam War became very costly for the economy.
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 J. William Fulbright (United States, 1905 - 1995)
Person Referenced Nguyen Cao Ky (Vietnam, 1930 - 2011)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced H. R. Gross (United States, 1899 - 1987)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
HonoluluSaigon
Place of Publication
Worcester
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