Mayor Daley Promised Peace in the Streets...
Artifact ID1973.1.209
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Publisher
Chicago Daily News
()
Date
ca. November 1967
Medium
Ink and applied shading on heavy drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/4 in x W 14 1/2 in (26 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Through a window, LBJ is seen sitting at his desk holding a newspaper ("Dump Johnson Democrats!"). On the desk is a paper ("Chicago '68 Convention Site"). Caption: “Mayor Daley Promised Peace in the Streets--Any Ideas About Preventing Violence Inside the Hall?”. Artist signature lower right: "Fischetti”. A small piece of paper “© 1967 Chicago Daily News” adhered to lower right. A small piece of paper “Fischetti” adhered to upper left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson, cordially John Fischetti Chicago Daily News 11/4/67". Handwritten at lower left: “10/11” “1519”.
Historical NoteIn August 1968, the Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago and nominated Hubert Humphrey as vice-president. Because of Humphrey’s support for the Vietnam War as vice-president, many people in the Yippie and National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizations protested outside the convention. Earlier that year, the Tet Offensive increased opposition to the Vietnam War, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., and the assassination of antiwar candidate Robert F. Kennedy. Fights broke out between antiwar protestors and the police, leading to the Chicago Seven trial where protest organizers were charged with crimes. Inside the convention, different groups of delegates from southern states fought to be the official delegation from that state. The Democratic National Convention demonstrated the disunity within the Democrat Party. Richard J. Daley was the mayor of Chicago.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 Note© 1967, Chicago Daily News
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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.
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