House GOP 'White Paper' on Vietnam
Artifact ID1965.28.127
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Publisher
Los Angeles Times
(founded 1881)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Date
1965
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/8 in x W 13 1/8 in (38.4 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A blank piece of letterhead "Republican Campaign Committee for 1966" stationery. An annoyed elephant head is in the upper left corner, and the stationery is marked "For Immediate Release". Caption reads: "House G.O.P. 'White Paper' on Vietnam". Artist signature lower right: "1965, The Register and Tribune Syndicate Conrad © Los Angeles Times, 1965."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With best regrds to President Lyndon B. Johnson - Paul Conrad"
Historical NoteThe White Paper on Vietnam was a paper written by the Senate Republican Policy Committee criticizing Lyndon Johnson’s involvement in Vietnam by pointing to the loss of life, financial costs, and the war’s unpopularity among both the international community and the people of Vietnam. The paper urged against bi-partisanship in war policy and challenged other Republicans to explain the national interest in Vietnam and how far the United States would go to achieve it. The 1966 elections elected the members of the 90th Congress as well as several gubernatorial seats. In this cartoon, the blank sheet demonstrates an uncertain Republican campaign committee and alludes to the White Paper on Vietnam.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© Los Angeles Times, 1965
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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.
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