Would You Get off My Back?
Artifact ID1965.28.172
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Ken Crook
(United States)
Gifter
Ken Crook
Publisher
Newsday
()
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 7/8 in x W 10 3/4 in (32.7 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a soldier with a flack helmet and rifle, walks through ankle-deep terrain ("Vietnam"). He looks up at a huge elephant ("G.O.P. Critics") riding on his back. Caption reads: "Would You Get off My Back?". Artist signature lower right: "Crook © 1965, Newsday, Inc.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "Mr. President. With Sympathy and understanding - Ken Crook".
Historical NoteThe war attracted both Democrat and Republican critics. While some Republicans favored the war, the GOP White Paper on Vietnam pointed 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.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 Note© 1965, Newsday, Inc.
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Place of Publication