Like Man, You're Stealing My Stuff
Artifact ID1973.1.2986
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Richard Yardley
(1903 - 1979)
Publisher
Baltimore Sun
(founded 1837)
Gifter
Richard Yardley
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 7/8 in x W 14 5/8 in (42.9 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man with a placard ("Stop LBJ's War") yells at an elephant ("GOP Congressmen") with a sign ("Our main campaign issue Criticism of LBJ's Conduct of Viet War"). A short man stands to the left of the elephant and says, “Baloney!”. A cat stands to the right of the man. Caption: “Like Man, You're Stealing My Stuff”. Artist signature lower right: "Yardley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To L.B.J.- Yardley". Handwritten at upper right: “50.5”. Handwritten at lower center: “Thurs. AM. 6 in Editorial”.
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. Many Republicans opposed the Vietnam War. In 1967 Anti-war Republicans released the White Paper on Vietnam that pointed to the high loss of life, unpopularity, and expenses caused by the Vietnam War. Like other critics of the Vietnam War, Republicans criticized the credibility gap, the lack of disclosure to the media about the Vietnam War, and extended its meaning to skepticism about other policies.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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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Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication