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The Gang

Artifact ID1990.00763.55
Object Type Cartoon
Maker (Washington, DC)
Date November 20, 1986
Medium Paper, Ink, Glass, Wood
Dimensions16 1/4 × 20 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (41.3 × 53 × 3.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Pat Oliphant political cartoon, matted in white and in a light wood frame, titled The Gang
The Reagan Gang, Casey, Buchanan, McFarlane, Poindexter, Regan and Reagan, are holding guns to Shultz's back. The members of the Gang are dressed as gansters.
CAPTION: THE REAGAN GANG - 'CREEPS' CASEY, 'BUGS' BUCHANAN, BOBBY 'THE CAKE' MCFARLANE, THE BOSS, JOHN 'THE ADMIRAL' POINDEXTER, AND 'RATS' REAGAN - WITH HOSTAGE
Punk: Make a run for it, George!
Historical NoteUpon hearing Ronald Reagan enjoyed political cartoons, the Kiplinger Foundation gave the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library a collection of Oliphant cartoons that covered the range of President Reagan's administration, selected by Pat Oliphant.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was created by Pat Oliphant during the Reagan Administration. The Kiplinger Foundation purchased seventy-four original drawings from Pat Oliphant, had them matted and framed, and donated them to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1990.
Credit LineGift of the Kiplinger Foundation
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star/Universal Press Syndicate 1986
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Person Depicted William Joseph Casey (Director, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (1981-1987))
Person Depicted Donald T. Regan (White House Chief of Staff (1985-1987); United States Secretary of the Treasury (1981–1985))
Person Depicted RADM John M. Poindexter (United States National Security Advisor (1985–1986); Rear Admiral, United States Navy)
Person Depicted George P. Shultz (United States Secretary of State (1982-1989))
Person Depicted Robert C. McFarlane (United States National Security Advisor (1983-1985))
Exhibition HistoryWithin the Vault (1998), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library