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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Comfortable Bed Sought for LBJ in Manila--News Item
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Comfortable Bed Sought for LBJ in Manila--News Item

Artifact ID1973.1.1998
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date ca. October 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (57.5 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ lies wide awake in his bed over 6 mattresses with a small pea ("Vietnam") underneath. Caption: “Comfortable Bed Sought for LBJ in Manila--News Item”. Artist signature lower right: "Wallmeyer Independent, Press-Telegram”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] "To President Lyndon B. Johnson with best wishes - Dick Wallmeyer". Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “Sun. 1-PT” “Edit. Page” “10-23-66”. Handwritten at lower center: [circle] [blue] “6 ¼” wide”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “del to Compasing Rm.”.
Historical NoteAs 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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
ManilaVietnam
Place of Publication
Long Beach
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