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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Rusk, Bundy, Humphrey, Harriman, Goldberg...!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Rusk, Bundy, Humphrey, Harriman, Goldberg...!

Artifact ID1966.64.294
Artist (United States, born 1935)
Publisher (founded 1892)
Date ca. January 1965
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 44.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Football coach LBJ sits on a bench calling out to his team beside him. Caption reads: "...Rusk, Bundy, Humphrey, Harriman, Goldberg...!" At left, little creatures say: "Get in there and make peace". Artist signature upper left: "Oliphant © 1966 The Denver Post". Additional text at lower right: "The Los Angeles Times Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Respectfully - Pat Oliphant".
Historical Note
North 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. Dean Rusk was Secretary of State, William Bundy was a foreign affairs advisor, W. Averell Harriman was an ambassador, and Arthur Goldberg was a UN ambassador.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Denver Post, 1966
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 William Bundy (United States, 1917 - 2000)
Person Referenced W. Averell Harriman (United States, 1891 - 1986)
Person Referenced Arthur J. Goldberg (United States, 1908 - 1990)
Person Referenced Dean Rusk (United States, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
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