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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
What Then?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

What Then?

Artifact ID1973.1.1909
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1908 - 1980)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1880)
Date ca. February 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 14 in (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sits at his desk and looks at the last sands run out of an hourglass (“Diplomatic efforts to free Pueblo and crew”). The Capitol building is visible out the window. A small piece of paper “© 1968, Buffalo Evening News, Inc.” adhered to lower right. Caption: "What Then?" Artist signature lower right: "Bruce Shanks 2-1-68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: [blue] "Best wishes to the President".
Historical NoteOn January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea, which claimed that the ship had entered North Korean territory. In response, President Johnson negotiated for the release of the captive sailors to avoid getting into another war.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Note©1968 Buffalo Evening News, Inc.
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
Washington
Place of Publication
New York
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