Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Any Time You Put That Many Candles on a Birthday Cake, You Got Trouble
Artifact ID1988.90648.01
Object Type
Cartoon
Maker
Pat Oliphant
(American (Australian), born 1935)
Gifter
Pat Oliphant
Date
1981
Medium
Paper, Ink, Glass, Wood
Dimensions12 × 17 in. (30.5 × 43.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn original cartoon in red frame by Pat Oliphant. The cartoon depicts multiple fire engines in front of the White House. The DC Fire chief is turning the fire hydrant, which has hoses attached.
Caption: "ANY TIME YOU PUT THAT MANY CANDLES ON A BIRTHDAY CAKE, YOU GOT TROUBLE."
In the lower right corner, Punk stands in front of a sign that reads, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
The cartoon reads "For President Reagan – Happy 70th! -- Pat Oliphant" across the top and "(HOLD FOR PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY)" below the caption. The cartoon is signed "UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE © 1981 WASHINGTON STAR OLIPHANT" in the upper left.
Verso has hanging wire and brown backing paper.Historical NoteThe cartoon was a gift for President Ronald Reagan's 70th Birthday.
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryWhite House-Billiard Room (Reagan Administration)
Related LinksMonday Minute: President Reagan's Birthday