The Persuader
Artifact ID1966.64.311
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Joseph Parrish
(1905 - 1989)
Publisher
Chicago Tribune
()
Gifter
Joseph Parrish
Date
ca. August 1965
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (46 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds a paper ("Vietnam") paper and talks to a donkey ("Liberals"). He says, "Now may I have your non-partisan support?". Caption reads: "The Persuader". Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 by The Chicago Tribune - Parrish".
Historical NoteAnti-war “doves” included both people who opposed the war ideologically, considering it to be unjust, and people who just believed the war was unwinnable. The number of doves increased over the course of the war. Many liberals were against the war, leading to division within the Democrat Party. Lyndon Johnson’s ability to persuade and push people into doing what he wanted was referred to as the Johnson Treatment.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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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© The Chicago Tribune, 1965
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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 of Publication