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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.1236
Artist (United States, 1913 - 1982)
Date 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 10 7/8 in (34.3 cm x 27.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, with a bandaged head, parades in front of doors (“U.S. Senate”) with a sign ("Stop the Bombing!"). Artist signature lower right: "Crawford”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [blue] "For President Johnson with best wishes - Bill Crawford". Handwritten at upper left: [blue] “(No Caption)”. Handwritten at upper right: “365”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “548”. Handwritten at lower left: [red] “Daily 2-3 col 1-2 col”. Handwritten at lower right: [underline] [blue] “Please keep it light”.
Historical NoteAnti-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.
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
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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