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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I Wear It Where I Need It
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I Wear It Where I Need It

Artifact ID1965.28.398
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1921 - 2003)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. May 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ mans a submachine gun in a foxhole fortified with sandbags. He wears his helmet over his rear end. A brick comes from behind him and bounces off the helmet. Caption reads: "I Wear It Where I Need It". Artist signature lower right: "©1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "For President Johnson with regards Bill Mauldin". Handwritten at lower right: "599 585 394".
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.
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
Use Restriction Note© Chicago Sun-Times, 1965
 Copyright 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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Vietnam
Place of Publication
Chicago
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