Cool It
Artifact ID1973.260.1
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
Herbert L. Block
(United States, 1909 - 2001)
Publisher
Washington Post
()
Gifter
Herbert L. Block
Date
1968
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 3/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (45.1 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man ("Diplomacy") wears a suit as he holds an ice block on a man (“U.S. Hotheads”) who wears a military uniform and a button (“Remember the Pueblo!”). Caption: “Cool It”. Artist signature lower left: “© 1968 Herblock The Washington Post”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: [blue] “To President Johnson with all best regards from Herb Block”.
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 Herblock The Washington Post
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.
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