If Things Keep up...
Artifact ID1973.1.1645
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Bill Canfield
(United States)
Gifter
Bill Canfield
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 11 1/8 in (34.3 cm x 28.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men stand before the iron fence in front of White House. One holds a newspaper ("Democratic Senators Criticize LBJ on Vietnam" “Ribicoff Blames Johnson for Urban Crisis”) while the other talks to him and gestures toward White House. Caption: “If Things Keep up, He May Vote Republican Too in '68!”. Artist signature lower right: "Bill Canfield”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To the boss".
Historical NoteThe Vietnam War attracted both Democrat and Republican critics due to the loss of life, cost to the economy, and ineffectiveness of stopping the spread of Communism. Anti-war “doves” included both people who opposed the war ideologically, considering it to be unjust, and people who just believed the war was unwinnable. The number of doves increased over the course of the war, especially after the American losses due to the Tet Offensive. Abraham Ribicoff was a Democratic senator from Connecticut that called attention to problems in cities. He was the chairman of the Subcommittee on Executive Reorganization.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.
Person Referenced
Abe Ribicoff
(United States, 1910 - 1998)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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Place of Publication