Why the Booby Trap Didn't Go Off
Artifact ID1965.28.360
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Reg Manning
(United States, 1905 - 1986)
Publisher
Arizona Republic
(founded 1870)
Gifter
Reg Manning
Date
ca. September 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 in (36.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. In a jungle landscape, a soldier ("U.S.")("Military Buildup in Vietnam") snips a wire leading to a booby trap ("Viet Cong Monsoon Offensive"). Caption reads: "Why the Booby Trap Didn't Go Off". Artist signature lower right: "Reg Manning [drawing of a cactus]". Additional text at lower center: "McNaught Syndicate, Inc.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: "To President Johnson for his cartoon collection Reg Manning [drawing of a cactus] 10-31-65". Handwritten at lower left: "3 col". Handwritten at lower center: "Sep 9 - 1965 Mailing".
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. In February 1965, Johnson authorized Operation Rolling Thunder to bomb North Vietnam and in March, 3500 Marines were deployed in Vietnam. Over 1965, the year this cartoon was made, President Johnson escalated the conflict to a full-scale war with 175,000 American troops.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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication