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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Think I Noticed It--Xuan Thuy Shaking His Head...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Think I Noticed It--Xuan Thuy Shaking His Head...

Artifact ID1973.263.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date 1968-06-24
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 12 1/8 in (40 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. Two men read a headline (“Some movement seen in Paris peace talks”) while three men sit at a table behind them. Another man stands by the table. Caption: “I think I noticed it - Xuan Thuy shaking his head and Harriman scratching his-” Artist signature lower right: "Pap Dean 6-24-68 The Shreveport Times”.
Historical NoteNorth Vietnam did not want to recognize the government of South Vietnam and had the goal of reunification, while South Vietnam did not recognize the National Liberation Front. Meanwhile, the United States followed Containment policy, hoping to keep Communism from diffusing to other Southeast Asian nations, and aimed to leave Vietnam without the humiliation of defeat.
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 W. Averell Harriman (United States, 1891 - 1986)
Person Referenced Xuan Thuy (Vietnam)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Shreveport
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