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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Let's Face It--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Let's Face It--

Artifact ID1973.1.2509
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1905 - 1986)
Gifter
Publisher (1922 - 1989)
Date ca. March 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 in (36.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("The Draft") stands in front of a group of four men (“Congressional Committees”) who hold papers ("Changes Planned by the President” “Presidential Commission Recommendation"). Another man says, "You're never gonna make HIM lovable!". A small piece of paper “McNaught Syndicate, Inc.” adhered to lower right. Caption: “Let's Face It–”. Artist signature lower center: "Reg Manning”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center right: "Regards to President Lyndon B. Johnson Reg Manning 4-20-67". Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “3 col” “Mailing”. Stamped at lower center: “Mar 9 1967”.
Historical NoteAbout one-third of American soldiers that fought in Vietnam were drafted. Many men avoided the draft through college deferments and family connections, so it disproportionately affected men from poorer backgrounds. The draft lottery would eventually replace it in 1969.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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 Mike Mansfield (United States, 1903 - 2001)
Person Referenced Ted Kennedy (United States, 1932 - 2009)
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