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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Envelope, Please--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Envelope, Please--

Artifact ID1973.1.1526
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2000)
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 20 in x W 15 in (50.8 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A large statue ("GOP Vietnam Stand") is propped up by six men (identifiable as Barry Goldwater, Everett Dirksen, Richard Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, Ronald Reagan, and one other man). They all reach toward an envelope ("LBJ"). Caption: “The Envelope, Please–”. Artist signature lower right: "Darcy”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To our President with greatest respect". Handwritten at lower right: [red] “56”.
Historical NoteMany Republicans opposed the Vietnam War. In 1967 Anti-war Republicans released the White Paper on Vietnam that pointed to the high loss of life, unpopularity, and expenses caused by the Vietnam War. Like other critics of the Vietnam War, Republicans criticized the credibility gap, the lack of disclosure to the media about the Vietnam War, and extended its meaning to skepticism about other policies. However, other Republicans supported the Vietnam War. In this cartoon, each Republican depicted was a leader in the party. Everett Dirksen was the Senate Minority Leader, Ronald Reagan was the governor of California and a conservative Republican candidate in 1968, Nelson Rockefeller was the governor of New York and a liberal Republican candidate in 1968, Barry Goldwater was th 1964 Republican candidate for president, and Richard Nixon was Eisenhower's vice president and the 1968 Republican candidate.
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 Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
Person Referenced Nelson Rockefeller (United States, 1908 - 1979)
Person Referenced Ronald Reagan (United States, 1911 - 2004)
Person Referenced Everett Dirksen (United States, 1896 - 1969)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
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