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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We Seem to Be Going in Different Directions
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We Seem to Be Going in Different Directions

Artifact ID1973.1.1505
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. May 1967
Medium Ink and developer on Craftint paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 12 1/8 in (38.1 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant looks back at his legs walking off in a different direction than the top of his body. In the lower left corner, a man and a cat look shocked. Additional text at upper right: "GOP Senate Split on Vietnam". Caption: “We Seem to Be Going in Different Directions”. Artist signature lower right: "Yardley”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To L.B.J. Yardley". Handwritten across the bottom: “Friday 6m Editorial”. Handwritten at lower right: “5/5/67”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “54”.
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.
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.
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Place of Publication
Baltimore
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