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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I'm Afraid It May Leave a Scar!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I'm Afraid It May Leave a Scar!

Artifact ID1973.1.342
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/4 in x W 13 1/2 in (43.8 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A donkey has been split (“Party Divisions”). The front end of a donkey is tied to a shed. The back half out in a field. Two men, one with a first aid kit, are talking at the fence. Caption: “I'm Afraid It May Leave a Scar!”. Artist signature lower right: "Dowling The Kansas City Star”. A small piece of paper “Publishers-Hall Syndicate, 1967” adhered to lower right.
Historical NoteBecause of the Vietnam War, the Democratic Party became divided toward the end of President Johnson’s term. Many Democrats blamed Johnson for the war and criticized him for it. During the 1968 elections, many voters supported antiwar candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy. At the same time, because of civil rights legislation, many conservative white southerners that otherwise agreed on Democrat domestic policy left the Democratic Party. Many of these Southern Democrats supported Alabama governor George Wallace in the 1968 election because of his segregationist platform.
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 of Publication
Kansas City
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