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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Maybe More Soldiers Are Volunteering...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Maybe More Soldiers Are Volunteering...

Artifact ID1973.1.1284
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher (1920 - 1972)
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall (without mat) H 10 in x W 13 1/2 in (25.4 cm x 34.3 cm )
 Overall (with mat) H 12 1/2 in x W 16 3/4 in (31.8 cm x 42.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Robert McNamara) holds a chart of the increasing "North Vietnamese Infiltration Rate" and speaks to wide-eyed LBJ beside him. Caption: “​​Maybe More Soldiers Are Volunteering to Fight in the South to Get Away from Our Bombings.”. Artist signature lower left: "Corky Philippines Herald”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "To President Johnson, a warm 'mabuhay' from an Asian, a Filipino...and a friend. Corky, Manila, R.P.".
Historical NoteDuring the Vietnam War, over a million North Vietnamese troops infiltrated South Vietnam.
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)
Person Referenced Robert McNamara (United States, 1916 - 2009)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Vietnam War
Place Described
Vietnam
Place of Publication
Manila
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