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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1966.64.292
Artist (United States, born 1935)
Publisher (founded 1892)
Date ca. January 1966
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/8 in x W 17 1/2 in (28.3 cm x 44.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Three men, (identifiable as Goldberg, LBJ, and Rusk) stand at a cliff edge, cup their ears to listen. A sign behind them reads: "ECHO BRINK Shout Peace and Listen". Artist signature upper right: "Oliphant © 1966 The Denver Post". Additional vertical text at center left: "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. 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
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 Arthur J. Goldberg (United States, 1908 - 1990)
Person Referenced Dean Rusk (United States, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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