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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
No, Not Vietnam--New Hampshire!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

No, Not Vietnam--New Hampshire!

Artifact ID1973.1.349
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. March 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 14 5/8 in (36.2 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men talk in a teletype room. One gestures toward LBJ reading a teletype ("McCarthy"). Caption: “No, Not Vietnam--New Hampshire!”. Artist signature lower right: "Bill Canfield”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “To "Sir with Love”” “3/2/68” “7”.
Historical NoteA shocked LBJ is seen reading the results of the 1968 New Hampshire presidential primary, showing unexpectedly strong support for Eugene McCarthy.
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 Eugene J. McCarthy (United States, 1916 - 2005)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
New Hampshire
Place of Publication
Newark
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