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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Birds of a Feather
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Birds of a Feather

Artifact ID1973.1.720
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Date ca. April 1967
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 11 1/4 in (40 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two identical vultures ("U.S. Demonstrators”, “European Demonstrators") sit on a branch. Caption: “Birds of a Feather”. Artist signature lower left: "Yoes”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] “To Pres. Johnson with best regards - Ralph Yoes”. Handwritten at lower left: “Sat 15 April ‘67”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “A”. Handwritten at upper right: “1 + K”.
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. The Vietnam War was not only protested in the United States, but also in the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, and Italy.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
United StatesEurope
Place of Publication
San Diego
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