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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's the Land He Wants Me to Concede to Him...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's the Land He Wants Me to Concede to Him...

Artifact ID1973.1.1572
Date 1967
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 9 3/4 in (33.7 cm x 24.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is looking out of the window, talking to another man. A newspaper ("Concede Some Land to Viet Cong --McCarthy") lies on his desk. A small piece of paper “© 1967, Chicago’s American” adhered to lower left. Caption: “It's the Land He Wants Me to Concede to Him I'm Worried About”. Artist signature lower left: "Stayskal."
Historical NoteNorth 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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© 1967, Chicago’s American
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 Eugene J. McCarthy (United States, 1916 - 2005)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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