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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
What--Another Dr. Spock Baby?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

What--Another Dr. Spock Baby?

Artifact ID1973.1.1642
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. November 1968
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 5/8 in (35.6 cm x 29.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ holds a screaming baby in military uniform holding a burning piece of paper ("Hell, No! I won't go! Gen Thieu"). In his other hand, LBJ has a baby toy, which depicts a dove with an olive branch on a base ("Paris Talks"). Caption: “​​What--Another Dr. Spock Baby?”. Artist signature lower right: "Hy Rosen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: "My best wishes - Hy Rosen '69". Handwritten across the right: “34.5 cm - 12” [illegible] “Nov. 5/68”. Handwritten at lower right: [red] “59.”. Handwritten at lower left: “55”.
Historical NoteThe Antiwar Movement (1964-1973) emerged in response to the Vietnam War and included many activist groups such as the Students for a Democratic Society and the Yippies and used tactics such as mass demonstrations, sit-ins, teach-ins, and guerilla theater. Benjamin Spock was a pediatrician and activist who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and spoke out against 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.
Person Referenced Benjamin Spock (United States, 1903 - 1998)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Nguyen Van Thieu (Vietnam, 1923 - 2001)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Paris
Place of Publication
Albany
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