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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Let Me Have the Sales Slip--I May Have to Return It!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Let Me Have the Sales Slip--I May Have to Return It!

Artifact ID1973.1.1458
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. December 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 3/4 in x W 14 3/8 in (57.8 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ has his hand on a box with a gift tag ("To Tran Van Huong -- Saigon") as he talks to the store clerk. He has a newspaper under his arm ("Huong Must Go Buddhists Warn LBJ"). Behind LBJ are crowds, a Christmas tree, and a wreath. Caption: “Let Me Have the Sales Slip--I May Have to Return It!”. Artist signature lower right: "L. D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “33 ½ picas” “Mon 21 Dec 64”.
Historical NoteIn August 1964, US ships were seemingly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin, leading to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that allowed President Johnson to take military action. Tran Van Huong was Prime Minister of South Vietnam from November 1964 to January 1965 and was unpopular with the Buddhist majority.
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
Saigon
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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