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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Back on the Warpath
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Back on the Warpath

Artifact ID1973.1.1131
Artist (United States, 1911 - 1980)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Date ca. November 1968
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 12 1/4 in (26.7 cm x 31.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A solemn LBJ listens to "Nixon's Vietnam Statement" with burning ears. Caption: “Back on the Warpath”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc-o Ficklen Dallas News”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: “With all best wishes to President Lyndon B. Johnson Sincerely". Handwritten at lower right: “11/30/68”.
Historical NoteRichard Nixon won the 1968 presidential election. On January 20, 1969, he was inaugurated as president and Lyndon Johnson left office. Nixon inherited the Vietnam War and its peace talks.
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)
Person Referenced Richard Nixon (United States, 1913 - 1994)
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