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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Do You Suppose Anyone Would Mind If We Rested...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Do You Suppose Anyone Would Mind If We Rested...

Artifact ID1973.1.2276
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1910)
Gifter
Publisher (United States, founded 1908)
Date ca. July 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ and a man (identifiable as Andrei Gromyko) each lean under the weight of huge bombs ("USA Missile Plans” and “U.S.S.R. Missile Plans") that they carry on their backs. Caption: “Do You Suppose Anyone Would Mind If We Rested a Minute?”. Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley The Christian Science Monitor”.Historical NoteDuring the Johnson administration and general postwar era, much foreign policy was dictated by the Cold War, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for political influence amidst decolonization, associated with proxy wars, ideological struggles, the nuclear arms race, and the space race. Dean Rusk was the Secretary of State.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
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Andrei Gromyko (Soviet Union, 1909 - 1989)
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.
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Not on view
Place Described
USSRUnited States
Place of Publication
Boston
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