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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
All's Fair in Love and War…
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

All's Fair in Love and War…

Artifact ID1973.1.1298
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, born 1912)
Gifter
Publisher
Date ca. August 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/8 in x W 11 3/4 in (37.1 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Cupid carries two bells ("Wedding Bells") and a quiver of arrows ("Draft Exemption") flying amid explosions and gunfire ("Vietnam"). Caption: “All's Fair in Love and War…”. Artist signature lower left: "Art Bimrose”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [blue] "To Lyndon B. Johnson with sincere respect and great admiration. Art Bimrose The Oregonian Portland, Oregon". Handwritten at lower left: [blue] “Sat. Edit Pg.”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “5 ⅝”” “2/28/65”. Handwritten at lower right: “17 ½”.
Historical NoteIn August 1965, Lyndon Johnson ended deferment for married men, allowing men who married after midnight on August 26th to be drafted, leading to many couples rushing to get married that day.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Portland
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