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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Quest for Peace
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Quest for Peace

Artifact ID1973.1.1379
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. April 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 7/8 in x W 22 in (37.8 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is surfing and trying to grab a dove flying by on an elusive path. A giant wave ("Anti-Wave from So. Vietnam Military") is coming up behind him. A small figure on a surfboard holds up a sign (“Wet blanket?”). Caption: “The Quest for Peace”. Artist signature lower right: "Dobbins”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "To: President Johnson with best wishes for success on his Hawaiian trip. Jim Dobbins". Handwritten at lower left: [strikethrough in red] “475”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “Mon”. Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “K” “Off-Ed Page”. Handwritten at lower left: “30% Benday Sky”. Handwritten at lower center: [red] “375”. Handwritten at lower center: “5 ⅞””. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “130 lines”. Handwritten at lower center: [strikethrough in red] [blue] “Fri” “A.M.”. Handwritten at lower right: “Tues AM”. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “April 5 68”. Handwritten at lower right: [over the “5”] “9 -”.
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
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 Described
Hawaii
Place of Publication
Boston
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