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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Radical Love for the Soldiers
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Radical Love for the Soldiers

Artifact ID1969.80.254
Object Type Cartoon Clipping
Date 19th century
Medium Paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x W 4 1/4 in (7.6 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGerman newspaper clipping. Frame 1: A man (“Schwarzer Soldat [Black Soldier]”) says, “Massa, ich komm’ für mein extra Bounty von $300, welche der Congreß mir gibt. [I come for my extra bounty of $300 that Congress is giving me.]”. Another man (“Zahlmeister [Paymaster]”) says “All’recht lieber Mann, hierist’s Geld [Alright dear man, here’s the money]”. Frame 2: A man on crutches (Weißer Soldat [White Soldier]”) says, “ich komm für mein extra Bounty von $100.”. The paymaster says, “Es ist mir sehr leid, aber der Congreß hat kein Geld für dich verwilligt. [I’m very sorry, but Congress hasn’t approved any money for you.]”. Caption: "Radikale Liebe für den Soldaten [Radical Love for the Soldiers]”.
Historical NoteThe bounty system paid cash bonuses to soldiers that enlisted during the Civil War as opposed to people who were drafted. In 1861, the bounty was $100 for enlisting for three years, but in 1863, the bounty was raised to $300 for a three-year term.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Ralph E. Becker
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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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Place of Credit
Germany
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