Leap Year
Artifact ID1973.1.174
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Guernsey LePelley
(born 1910)
Gifter
Guernsey LePelley
Publisher
Christian Science Monitor
()
Date
ca. January 1966
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 11 5/8 in (37.1 cm x 29.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant ("GOP") and a donkey ("Dems.") are being chased by a woman with a large purse ("Peace Platform"). Caption: “Leap Year”. Artist signature lower right: "Le Pelley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “52 7”. Handwritten at lower right: “a”.
Historical NoteThe Antiwar Movement (1964-1973) emerged in response to the Vietnam War and included many activist groups such as the Students for a Democratic Society and the Yippies and used tactics such as mass demonstrations, sit-ins, teach-ins, and guerilla theater. Despite the increase in peace activism in 1966, only 31% of Americans beieved the war was a mistake - making peace in Vietnam a weak issue to campaign on.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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