1996.5.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Doubtful Lie
Artifact ID1996.5.9
Object Type
Cartoon
Artist
Pat Oliphant
(Australian-American, born 1935)
Publisher
The Washington Star
Date
1975
Medium
paper, ink, pencil
DimensionsOverall (image) L 17 5/16 in x W 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 44 cm )
Physical DescriptionA horizontal black-and-white political cartoon depicts President Gerald R. Ford standing next to South Vietnam's President Nguyen Van Thieu, as they are about to play a game of golf. Entangled thorny vines cover the golf field and ensnare a single golf ball. A line of black text is below the image.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation purchased the item in 1996 from the Susan Conway Gallery at Glackens House in Washington, DC. The Foundation donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum that same year.
Credit LineGift of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74657250)
Use Restriction Status
Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Washington Star, 1975, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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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