I Wouldn't Think of Disagreeing...
Artifact ID1966.64.70
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gib Crockett
(United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Gib Crockett
Publisher
Washington Evening Star
()
Date
ca. April 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 15 in (43.2 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men (identifiable as Everett Dirksen and Gerald Ford) are wearing two halves of a torn elephant costume. Dirksen wears the front end of the elephant suit and holds the head, while Ford wears the tail end. Caption reads: "I Wouldn't Think of Disagreeing with You, Gerald - But You're Wrong!". Artist signature lower right: "Gib Crockett © The Washington Star".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "31 picas - Thurs Apr. 21 '66".
Historical NoteThe White Paper on Vietnam was a paper written by the Senate Republican Policy Committee criticizing Lyndon Johnson’s involvement in Vietnam by pointing to the loss of life, financial costs, and the war’s unpopularity among both the international community and the people of Vietnam. The paper urged against bi-partisanship in war policy and challenged other Republicans to explain the national interest in Vietnam and how far the United States would go to achieve it. In January 1965, House Minority Leader Gerald Ford criticized the bombing of North Vietnamese supply lines in Laos and the lack of transparency in the Johnson administration about its Vietnam policy. By contrast, Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen favored American involvement in Vietnam.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Note© The Washington Star, 1966
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
Everett Dirksen
(United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced
Gerald R. Ford
(United States, 1913 - 2006)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication