For a While There, I Thought We'd Lost You...
Artifact ID1973.1.1361
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herbert L. Block
(United States, 1909 - 2001)
Gifter
Herbert L. Block
Publisher
Washington Post
()
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 21 1/4 in x W 15 in (54 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks out from a hut ("Viet-Nam G.H.Q. Commander-in-Chief") while wiping his sweat with a napkin as Eisenhower drives up in a jeep and salutes. Elephants watch from the jungle. Caption: “For a While There, I Thought We'd Lost You in the Jungle”. Artist signature lower left: "© 1965 Herblock The Washington Post”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: "To President Johnson with good wishes from Herb Block".
Historical NoteAs president, Lyndon B. Johnson looked to Dwight Eisenhower for advice on the Vietnam War, demonstrating the value Johnson placed on bi-partisanship.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 Note© The Washington Post, 1965
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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.
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Dwight D. Eisenhower
(United States, 1890 - 1969)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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Place of Publication