I'm with You All the Way
Artifact ID1973.1.1408
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Joaquin De Alba
(Spain, 1912 - 1983)
Gifter
Joaquin De Alba
Publisher
Washington Daily News
()
Date
ca. April 1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 in x W 13 1/8 in (48.3 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionLBJ is a soldier and walks through a devastated landscape ("Vietnam"). He turns his head when an older woman ("Right Wing GOP"), following close behind him, speaks. Caption: “I'm with You All the Way”. Artist signature lower left: "De Alba”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [circle] “420” “280”. Handwritten at upper right: “3 cols. and 2 cols.”. Handwritten at upper right: [underline] “Tue.”.
Historical NotePro-war "hawks" supported escalating the war to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. Pro-war figures believed that the war could be won if the United States had enough public support. In this cartoon, pro-war Republicans provide support across the aisle for Lyndon Johnson.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
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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