Do I Hear a Bid for Peace?
Artifact ID1973.1.1651
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Times-Picayune
(United States, founded 1837)
Date
ca. November 1968
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 5/8 in x W 14 in (44.8 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Auctioneer LBJ holds up a wrapped package ("Bombing Halt") at a table with a mallet, pitcher, and cup. A man (“Ho Chi Minh”) is standing in front looking disinterested. Caption: “Do I Hear a Bid for Peace?”. Artist signature lower right: "Pletcher”.Historical NoteIn October 1968, President Johnson announced a complete bombing halt over North Vietnam.Additional DetailsCustodial 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
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
Ho Chi Minh
(Vietnam, 1890 - 1969)
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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