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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
White House Reflections
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

White House Reflections

Artifact ID1973.1.1647
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 10 in (40 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks at a painting of a man (“George Washington”) in the snow (identifiable as Valley Forge). LBJ says "At least he had 'em working WITH him". He holds a newspaper ("Fulbright, Morse Blast LBJ's Vietnam Stand"). A man (identifiable as Wayne Morse) on TV tears a paper ("Win Policy"). Caption: “White House Reflections”. Artist signature lower right: "Pap Dean The Shreveport Times 2-20-66”.
Historical NoteJ. William Fulbright was a Democratic senator from Arkansas. He was the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and supported detente policies. He became one of the loudest critics of the Johnson administration’s Vietnam policy.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced J. William Fulbright (United States, 1905 - 1995)
Person Referenced Wayne Morse (United States, 1900 - 1974)
Person Referenced George Washington (United States, 1732 - 1799)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Shreveport
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