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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The 'Cold' Line
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The 'Cold' Line

Artifact ID1973.1.1563
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 9 3/4 in (29.8 cm x 24.8 cm )
 Overall (Mounted) H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at a table ("Reserved for Peace Conferences") looking at a telephone. He says, "It's got to ring eventually!!" Caption: “The 'Cold' Line”. Artist signature lower right: "Hotch”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [blue] “Editorial page”. Handwritten at upper center: [blue] “4 ½””. Handwritten at upper right: [blue] “Fine cut”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “50”.
Historical NoteThe Moscow-Washington hotline was a line of direct communication between the Pentagon and the Kremlin established in 1963. It allows for quick communication to avoid potential conflicts.
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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
San Bernardino
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