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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Maybe We Should Recall Harriman...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Maybe We Should Recall Harriman...

Artifact ID1973.1.1239
Artist (American, 1932 - 2015)
Date ca. May 1968
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man speaks to LBJ who is in his rocking chair watching TV.. Caption: “Maybe We Should Recall Harriman and Vance and Send Jack E. Leonard and Don Rickles!”. Artist signature lower left: "Jim Berry 5-27-68”. A small piece of paper "BERRY'S WORLD" adhered to upper left.
Historical NoteNorth 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. W. Averell Harriman was a US 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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Person Referenced Jack E. Leonard (American)
Person Referenced W. Averell Harriman (American, 1891 - 1986)
Person Referenced Don Rickles (American, 1926 - 2017)
Person Referenced Cyrus Vance (American, 1917 - 2002)
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.

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