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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Third Front
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Third Front

Artifact ID1965.28.194
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Publisher
Date May 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/8 in x W 15 1/8 in (56.2 cm x 38.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is hunched over as he holds an enormous globe ("Free World") on his back with hands stretched in pain from "Vietnam" to "Dominican Republic." Small protesters with signs ("Get Out of Vietnam", "Better Red than Dead", "Yank Come Home", "Appease", "Get Out of the Dominican Republic", "Let Them Fight in Peace", "Come on Out!", "Don't Fight Reds") line up to stomp on his feet. A small figure at LBJ's feet peeks out from behind a sign ("The LHM SHW Party" "*Long Hair Men Short Hair Women"). Artist signature lower right: "Jim Dobbins"
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To: President Johnson with my greatest respect and warmest regards. Jim Dobbins May 5, 1965 The Boston Traveler". Handwritten across bottom [in blue]: "Ed Page 102 lines Wed P.M. May 5 - 65". Handwritten at lower right: "49".
Historical NoteIn April 1965, the Dominican Revolutionary Party installed a president in the National Palace. In response, President Johnson sent Marines to the Dominican Republic to evacuate American citizens from the country, end the civil war, and establish a conservative Reformist Party government. The 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
Boston
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