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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Wait a Minute, I Thought You Said...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Wait a Minute, I Thought You Said...

Artifact ID1973.1.1470
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Date ca. November 1968
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is being introduced to three large men. He speaks to another man gesturing toward them. Caption: “Wait a Minute, I Thought You Said They Were from the NLF--Not the NFL!”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berry 11-7-68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsA small piece of paper “Berry’s World” adhered to upper left.
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 NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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)
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