The Solid Gold Carrot
Artifact ID1973.1.1628
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Burges Green
(United States, 1912 - 1981)
Publisher
Providence Journal
(founded 1829)
Gifter
Burges Green
Date
ca. April 1965
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 3/4 in x W 17 1/2 in (32.4 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ dangles a carrot ("$ Billion Aid Program") in front of an alligator ("Vietnam"). In his other hand, LBJ has a giant club. Caption: “The Solid Gold Carrot”. Artist signature lower right: "B. Green”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] “Journal Fri” “9 Apr 65”. Handwritten at lower right: “55”. Printed across bottom: [Craftint manufacturer's markings].
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. In 1965, Lyndon Johnson hoped to provide foreign aid to South Vietnam to maintain stability through bringing electricity, building clinics, and importing materials into South Vietnam for building homes and factories.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
Place of Publication