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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
One Riot - One Ranger
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

One Riot - One Ranger

Artifact ID1965.28.374
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1925 - 1981)
Gifter
Date ca. August 1961
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 5/8 in x W 12 5/8 in (42.2 cm x 32.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ ("Trouble Shooter"), dressed as a cowboy with a badge, rides hurriedly on a horse. A road sign indicates he is traveling to "Berlin". He is riding away from a wooden building (H.Q.) where JFK is smiling at him from the porch. A view of Washington D.C. is seen in the background. Caption reads: "One Riot - One Ranger". Artist signature lower right: "Harold Maples".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Sunday Aug 20 '61" "[circled] 49".
Historical NoteThe Berlin Wall was constructed in August 1961 to separate the Soviet-occupied East Berlin from the Western-occupied West Berlin, restricting movement throughout the city. In response, President Kennedy sent Lyndon Johnson to deliver a message about Kennedy’s commitment to West Berlin.
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)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
WashingtonBerlin
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