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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Climb On and Join the Gang, Son
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Climb On and Join the Gang, Son

Artifact ID1973.1.1531
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 11 in (35.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ is a farmer who drives a horse and wagon with a large drum ("The LBJ Vietnam Band") in back. Many hands with drumsticks beat on one side of the drum. He gives a drumstick to a small boy ("Gov. Romney"). Caption: “Climb On and Join the Gang, Son”. Artist signature lower right: "McCarty”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Best wishes Gene McCarty". Handwritten at upper left: “Wed. Edit”. Handwritten at upper right: “2 - W”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “50”.
Historical NoteMichigan governor George Romney ran against Richard Nixon in the 1968 Republican primaries. In August 1967, he described being “brainwashed” into supporting the Vietnam War, a controversial comment at the time. He shifted to an antiwar platform, and withdrew on February 28, 1968.
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 George W. Romney (United States, 1907 - 1995)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Vietnam War
Place of Publication
San Bernardino
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