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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Say, You Don't Mind If I Keep a Few Boys in College, Do You?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Say, You Don't Mind If I Keep a Few Boys in College, Do You?

Artifact ID1973.1.1761
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Publisher ()
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 3/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (24.8 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds a paper ("Need for More U.S. Troops in Vietnam"), grabs Ky by the shoulder, and speaks to him. Caption: “Say, You Don't Mind If I Keep a Few Boys in College, Do You?”. Artist signature lower left: "Roy Hearn”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To President Johnson, best wishes, Roy Hearn".
Historical NoteAbout one-third of American soldiers that fought in Vietnam were drafted. Many men avoided the draft through college deferments and family connections, so it disproportionately affected men from poorer backgrounds. The draft lottery would eventually replace it in 1969.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Nguyen Cao Ky (Vietnam, 1930 - 2011)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Cleveland
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