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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Understanding the Forces Now at Work...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Understanding the Forces Now at Work...

Artifact ID1973.1.388
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1926 - 2009)
Gifter
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 15 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 39.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("UN Ambassador Ball") swims away from a sinking ship ("S.S. LBJ") toward a leaking rowboat ("S.S. Hubert"). Caption: “Understanding the Forces Now at Work in a Fast Changing World”. Artist signature lower right: "Lange”. A small piece of paper “The Daily Oklahoman” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteGeorge Ball was the Secretary of State from 1961 to 1966 and warned President Johnson against getting further involved in the Vietnam War. He would later become a United Nations ambassador in 1968.
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 George Ball (United States, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Oklahoma City
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