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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Surprising Which Side Is Buttered
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Surprising Which Side Is Buttered

Artifact ID1973.1.1459
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Date ca. February 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 12 in (35.9 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds up a slice of bread ("Strong GOP Support for Vietnam Policies”) from a loaf on the table. Caption: “Surprising Which Side Is Buttered”. Artist signature lower left: "Morris”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To President Johnson - John Milt Morris".
Historical NotePro-war “hawks” supported escalating the war to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. Pro-war figures believed that the war could be won if the United States had enough public support. In this cartoon, Lyndon Johnson is suprised that Republicans are reaching across the aisle to support his intervention in 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 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Wichita Falls
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