Move Over!
Artifact ID1965.28.107
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Jacob Burck
(United States, 1907 - 1982)
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
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Gifter
Jacob Burck
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 3/8 in x W 18 in (56.8 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant carrying "GOP White Paper on Vietnam" gets into bed with surprised man ("Liberal Critics of LBJ"). The elephant wears an "AuH2O" button on his cap. Caption reads: "Move Over!". Artist signature lower right: "Burck." Additional text at lower center: "1965, Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right:"To Lyndon B. Johnson - with deep respect from Jacob Burck"
Historical NoteThe White Paper on Vietnam was a paper written by the Senate Republican Policy Committee criticizing Lyndon Johnson’s involvement in Vietnam by pointing to the loss of life, financial costs, and the war’s unpopularity among both the international community and the people of Vietnam. The paper urged against bi-partisanship in war policy and challenged other Republicans to explain the national interest in Vietnam and how far the United States would go to achieve it. In this cartoon, a Republican elephant has something in common with liberal critics of Lyndon Johnson, who are also against the Vietnam War.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
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Person Referenced
Barry Goldwater
(United States, 1909 - 1998)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
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