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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Le Grand Oracle
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Le Grand Oracle

Artifact ID1973.279.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist ()
Gifter
Publisher ()
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 7/8 in x W 7 5/8 in (25.1 cm x 19.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Charles de Gaulle) sits in a cave with a microphone (“Le Monde The World”). A sign (“Le Grand Oracle”) points to him. Artist signature lower right: “Blaine Hamilton Spectator”.
Historical NoteIn 1966, Charles de Gaulle withdrew France from NATO because he believed that NATO advantaged the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom over France and he wanted France to have its own nuclear power and pursue detente with the Soviet Union.
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 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 Charles de Gaulle (French, 1890 - 1970)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
France
Place of Publication
Hamilton
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