Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
I Need To Unwind!
Artifact ID1988.90632.01
Object Type
Cartoon
Gifter
Pat Oliphant
Artist
Pat Oliphant
(American (Australian), born 1935)
Date
1988
Medium
Paper, Ink, Wood, Glass
Dimensions15 1/4 × 19 3/4 in. (38.7 × 50.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn original political cartoon in gray mat and black and silver frame by Pat Oliphant. The cartoon depicts Rep. Tip O'Neill, Rep. Jim Wright, and other Democratic Congressmen, all in black suits, leaving the White House. Their right arms are all twisted multiple times. Caption: "O'NEILL, WRIGHT & OTHER LEADING DEMOCRATS LEAVING THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER HAVING CONVINCED THE PRESIDENT THEY MEAN BUSINESS ON THE TAX CUTS." In the bottom right corner, a Congressman holds out his twisted arm to Punk. Congressman: I NEED TO UNWIND!"
Inscribed "For the Arm-twister himself with best regards – Pat Oliphant" in the bottom right. The back has a hanging wire and is covered in brown backing paper.Historical NoteDuring the Reagan administration, the cartoon was on display in the White House Billiard Room.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and was on display in the White House until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star/Universal Press Syndicate 1981
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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
James Claude "Jim" Wright Jr.
(Speaker of the House of Representatives (1987-1989), United States Representative (D-Texas) (1955-1989))
Person Depicted
Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill Jr.
(Speaker of the House of Representatives (1977-1987), United States Representative (D-Massachusetts) (1953-1987))