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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
See? It's Still There!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

See? It's Still There!

Artifact ID1966.64.295
Artist (United States, born 1935)
Publisher (1949 - 2000)
Publisher (founded 1892)
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/8 in x W 17 1/2 in (31.4 cm x 44.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A bullet-riddled table ("Conference Table") and three chairs are amongst high weeds and foliage. Behind nearby bushes, two men (identifiable as Charles de Gaulle and Ho Chi Minh) gesture to the table. Caption reads: "See? It's Still There!". Artist signature lower right: "Oliphant © 1966 The Denver Post The Los Angeles Times Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson Respectfully, Pat Oliphant". Red stamped at lower right: "Feb 17 1966".
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.
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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam, 1890 - 1969)
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