Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
...and If the Viet Cong Continues to Spurn...
Artifact ID1973.464.1
Object Type
Cartoon
Artist
Jim Berry
(United States, 1932 - 2015)
Publisher
Newspaper Enterprise Association
()
Gifter
Jim Berry
Date
1967
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 8 in (26.7 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ barbecues with a man (identifiable as Robert McNamara). Caption: “...And if the Viet Cong continues to spurn our peace offers, we may have to go all the way - a barbeque at the ranch!”. Additional text at upper left: “Berry’s World”. Additional text at lower center: “© 1967 by NEA, Inc.”. Artist signature lower right: “Jim Berry”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: [blue] “For President Johnson: With best wishes from his friend - Jim Berry”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson held barbecues at his ranch by the Pedernales for fellow politicians, press corps, and head-of-state visitors such as Adolfo López Mateos of Mexico and Konrad Adenauer of West Germany.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© 1967 by NEA, Inc.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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
(United States, 1916 - 2009)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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