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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Is This Political Journey Necessary?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Is This Political Journey Necessary?

Artifact ID1973.1.1951
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 11 in (31.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ wears a hat ("Asian Trip") and carries a suitcase with stickers ("Australia”, “New Zealand”, “S. Korea”, “Malaysia”, and “Thailand") while running in the direction of a sign ("Manila Peace Conference"). He says, "We Democrats must get around!". Caption: “Is This Political Journey Necessary?”. Artist signature lower right: "Shevchik”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [illegible].
Historical NoteIn October-November 1966, Lyndon Johnson took a state trip to countries in Asia and the Pacific, including New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, South Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea. As a part of Lyndon Johnson’s 1966 Asia Trip, the Manila Summit was a meeting between the leaders of eight nations (the United States and the seven nations Johnson visited on this trip) to discuss the Vietnam War and possible peace talks.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Beaver Falls
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