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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 Problem Is to Get It out Without Breaking the Glass!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Problem Is to Get It out Without Breaking the Glass!

Artifact ID1973.1.1262
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1906 - 1992)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. February 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 5/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (57.5 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ speaks to a man (identifiable as Robert McNamara) about a ship ("Allies Shipping") in a bottle ("Friendly Relations"). On the desk, there is a note ("To LBJ -- Threat to boycott all ships dealing with North Vietnam! From Maritime Unions") and a cork. Caption: “The Problem Is to Get It out Without Breaking the Glass!”. Artist signature lower right: "L. D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “33 ½ picas” “Mon 28 Feb 66”. Handwritten at lower right: “615” “720” “2/23”.
Historical NoteIn 1964, the United States put a trade embargo on North Vietnam. In 1975, this embargo would later be extended to reunified Vietnam.
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 Robert McNamara (American, 1916 - 2009)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Vietnam
Place of Publication
Cincinnati
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