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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Better See DeGaulle Too
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Better See DeGaulle Too

Artifact ID1973.436.1
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (United States, died 2015)
Gifter
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 3/4 in (35.6 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. LBJ opens the door for a man (“W. Averell Harriman Paris Peace Talks”) who tips his hat. Caption: “Better see De Gaulle too.” Artist signature lower right: “Jack Jurden Evening Journal”.
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. Peace talks took place in Paris. French President Charles de Gaulle urged President Johnson to remove United States troops from South Vietnam. Vietnam previously fought the First Indochina War against France from 1946-1954 and won using similar tactics as those used in the Vietnam 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 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 Charles de Gaulle (France, 1890 - 1970)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Wilmington
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