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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Almost Forgot About That One!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Almost Forgot About That One!

Artifact ID1973.1.1991
Artist (Spain, 1912 - 1983)
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/8 in x W 13 in (43.5 cm x 33 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ tames four lions ("USSR”, “China”, “N. Vietnam”, and “Viet Cong") with a whip and gun. He tries to kick off a small dog ("Dominican Republic") biting his foot. Caption: “Almost Forgot About That One!”. Artist signature lower left: "De Alba.”.
Historical NoteIn April 1965, the Dominican Revolutionary Party installed a president in the National Palace. In response, President Johnson sent Marines to the Dominican Republic to evacuate American citizens from the country, end the civil war, and establish a conservative Reformist Party government. However, at the same time, Johnson was threatened by his Cold War rivals, the Soviet Union and China, and fought a war in Vietnam.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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