Let's Just Say He Tested Our Metal...
Artifact ID1966.64.111
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune
(1922 - 1966)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
ca. November 1965
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in (26.7 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Leaving a large castle ("Stockpiles LBJ Howdy"), two battered knights ("Aluminum" "Copper") carry banners ("Price" "Rises") as they walk across the drawbridge. Caption reads: "Let's Just Say He Tested Our Metal and It Was Found Wanting..." Artist signature center left: "Fischetti". Additional text at lower left: "© New York Herald Tribune Inc.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson Cordially - John Fischetti 4/8/66". Handwritten across bottom: "2 cuts for Daily" " - 5 7/16" - 7 5/16" -" "11/24/65" "Hold Caption" "Proofs to Art 5th Floor". Handwritten vertically on right side: "[in red] (448) (603)". Handwritten at upper right: "3 & 4 cols." "[in purple] 1".
Historical NoteIn 1965, Aluminum companies raised the price of aluminum by 2%. President Johnson negotiated prices for what to do with the government’s aluminum supply. In 1964, copper prices rose by 2 cents per pound.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© New York Herald Tribune Inc., 1965
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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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