I Can See You Belong to the Democratic Party but Which Democratic Party?
Artifact ID1973.1.298
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Publisher
Knickerbocker News
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Date
ca. August 1968
Medium
Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 3/8 in x W 6 in (23.8 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man reaches out of a car to shake hands with a woman who is speaking. Behind her is a man smoking a pipe. A woman in the car holds a sign ("Re-Elect a Democrat Swampgas for Congress"). A man drives the car and wears a hat (“Swampg[as]”). Caption: “I Can See You Belong to the Democratic Party but Which Democratic Party?”. Additional text at lower left: “8-1”. Artist signature lower right: "Pearson © 68”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [circle] “4”.
Historical NoteThe 1960s saw the growth of the hippie movement, made up of young adults who grew up in a more prosperous time than their parents, leading to a disconnect between the generations. In 1968, the year this cartoon was made, the Democratic Party was divided between its progressive, antiwar faction and those more supportive of Johnson’s Vietnam policy. The Democratic National Convention in August 1968 demonstrated these differences as antiwar activists protested at the convention that nominated Vice President Hubert Humphrey.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© Charles D. Pearson, 1968
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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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