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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
You Yanquis Are Obsessed with Communism
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

You Yanquis Are Obsessed with Communism

Artifact ID1965.28.397
Object Type Cartoon Print
Artist (1921 - 2003)
Date 1965
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 11 in (35.2 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A man wearing a sombrero is surrounded by hammer and sickle-shaped insects. Across a fence, LBJ looks on and holds bug spray and a flyswatter. Caption reads: "You Yanquis are obsessed with Communism.” Artist signature lower right: "©1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Bill Mauldin".
Historical NoteDuring the Cold War, the United States repressed many revolutionary and reformer governments in Latin America out of fear of communism spreading to the western hemisphere.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Chicago Sun-Times, 1965
Copyright 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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