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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
It's for Bringing Comfort to the Enemy
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

It's for Bringing Comfort to the Enemy

Artifact ID1973.1.1225
Artist (1914 - 1978)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 13 1/2 in (40.6 cm x 34.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man shows off his medal to two other protestors. They all carry signs (“Stop the war in Vietnam”, "Get out of Vietnam", “Get out of Vietnam”, “Stop the war in Vietnam now”). A woman stands in the background with a sign (“Get out of Vietnam”). Caption: “It's for Bringing Comfort to the Enemy”. Artist signature lower left: "Roberts”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Harsh irritants-Bill Robers (Scripps-Howard Newspapers)”.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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