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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Dla Ochlody (Cooling)
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Dla Ochlody (Cooling)

Artifact ID1973.1.189
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (Polish-born American, 1889 - 1982)
Gifter
Publisher ()
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 Description
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".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at top center in blue: "Dla Ochlody" ("Cooling" is written underneath the title.). In top right corner "Sroda, 7go Sierp. 1968", and "Aug. 7th 1968 is written to the left of it. In the lower left and under the picture of LBJ is "Present Administration." Below that are arrows and '6"' to indicate the width of the cartoon. Written in the lower right is "Polish Daily News" and "Chicago." At the bottom center of the page is the circled number "849."
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 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 (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
GOP
Place Described
Miami Beach
Place of Publication
Detroit
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