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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Artifact ID1973.1.1616
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 1981)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1829)
Date ca. April 1968
Medium Ink on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 17 5/8 in (32.4 cm x 44.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and two men (identifiable as William Westmoreland and Dean Rusk) are on a tropical island and see a banner ("Peace in Asia") over a rainbow ("Proposed Talks with Hanoi"). Each man has a lei around his neck. Caption: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Fri” “5 Apr 68”. Handwritten at lower right: “55.5”. Printed across bottom: [Craftint manufacturer's markings].
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. William Westmoreland was in charge of American forces during the Vietnam War and Dean Rusk was the Secretary of State.
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
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 W.C. Westmoreland (United States, 1914 - 2005)
Person Referenced Dean Rusk (United States, 1909 - 1994)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
HanoiHawaii
Place of Publication
Providence
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