It Takes Two to Tango
Artifact ID1966.64.104
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herc Ficklen
(United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher
Dallas Morning News
(founded 1885)
Gifter
Herc Ficklen
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 7/8 in x W 6 1/2 in (25.1 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is seen through keyhole listening to a gramophone playing music ("Peace Negotiations"). Series caption reads: "Keypeek". Caption reads: "It Takes Two to Tango". Artist signature lower right: "Ficklen". Additional text at lower left: "© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. T.M. World Rights Reserved".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson".
Historical NoteNorth Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification, while South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front. Meanwhile, the United States followed Containment policy, hoping to keep Communism from diffusing to other Southeast Asian nations, and aimed to leave Vietnam without the humiliation of defeat. Over 1965, President Johnson escalated the conflict to a full-scale war.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 Ledger Syndicate Inc.
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)
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