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Dla Ochlody (Cooling)
Artifact ID1973.1.189
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Walter Krawiec
(Polish-born American, 1889 - 1982)
Publisher
Polish Daily News
()
Gifter
Walter Krawiec
Date
ca. August 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 7 1/2 in (28.6 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ stands under an umbrella ("Obecna Administracja" = Present Administration) while a "GOP" goon standing on "Miami Beach" next to a palm tree douses him with water ("Ostra Krytyka" = Sharp Criticism) from a hose attached to a fire hydrant. Caption reads: "Dla Ochlody". Artist signature lower right: "Krawiec".Historical NoteLyndon Johnson was criticized by Republicans for many of his economic policies that led to high government spending and inflation as well as the Vietnam War. Republicans released the White Paper on Vietnam that pointed to the high loss of life, unpopularity, and expenses caused by the Vietnam War. Like other critics of the Vietnam War, Republicans criticized the credibility gap, the lack of disclosure to the media about the Vietnam War, and extended its meaning to skepticism about other policies.Additional DetailsCustodial 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
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
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