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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
How Are the New Negotiations Going, Dear?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

How Are the New Negotiations Going, Dear?

Artifact ID1966.64.291
Artist (United States, born 1935)
Publisher (1949 - 2000)
Publisher (founded 1892)
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (29.8 cm x 44.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Lady Bird pours coffee and talks to LBJ, who scowls over the newspaper ("Italy's Fanfani Resigns" "Blames Viet Negotiation Failure on Wife's Meddling!"). Caption reads: "How Are the New Negotiations Going, Dear?". Artist signature lower right: "Oliphant © 1965 The Denver Post The Los Angeles Times Syndicate”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Respectfully - Pat Oliphant", "12/30".
Historical NoteItalian minister of foreign affairs Amintore Fanfani resigned in 1965 after criticizing American involvement in the Vietnam War.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Denver Post, 1966
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
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