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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 ID1973.1.541
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Gifter
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper with applied paper labeling
DimensionsOverall H 16 7/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (42.9 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Eisenhower, with wings on his shoulders and feet, flies through the air and carries a sign ("Security is NOT a political matter"). A lightbulb (“Light”) and a candy cane (“Sweetness”) are tied to the sign. Another man (“Assistant President Sherman Adams") has spiked shoes and carries a sign ("‘Democrats’ to blame for ‘crippling defense planning’ ‘dead as a dodo missile program under Truman’ ‘scientific catastrophe of losing out atomic secrets’ ‘military catastrophe of Pearl Harbor’ etc., etc., etc., etc."). On top of the sign is a hat (“Politics”) and a sausage (“Political Baloney”) is tied to it. In the lower left, a man carries a note ("GOP speeches opening 1958 Congressional Campaign"). Next to him, a wounded, sweating elephant points and holds a cigar. In the background, a cat sells apples with a sign (“Apples 10¢”) and a previous price (“5¢”) has been crossed out. Also in the background is the U.S. Capitol, which has many eyes on its dome (“Wilson was here”) looking at Sputnik in the sky. Artist signature lower right: "Yardley”.
Historical NoteSherman Adams was the White House chief of staff under President Eisenhower and a liberal Republican.
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 Harry S. Truman (American, 1884 - 1972)
Person Referenced Dwight D. Eisenhower (American, 1890 - 1969)
Person Referenced Sherman Adams (American, 1899 - 1986)
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