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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Know What I'd Do If I Were in Your Shoes?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Know What I'd Do If I Were in Your Shoes?

Artifact ID1973.1.1197
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. March 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Critics of Vietnam War Policy") stands in the back of LBJ's shoes ("Responsibility of Office"), talking to him. Caption: “Know What I'd Do If I Were in Your Shoes?”. Artist signature lower right: "3-10-67 Osrin Plain Dealer”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson-with best wishes...from Ray Osrin". Handwritten at upper left: [blue] “Friday Editorial Cartoon”. Handwritten at upper center: “5 ⅜””. Handwritten at lower right: [circle] [blue] “55”. Stamped at lower left: “Mar 10 1967”.
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 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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cleveland
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