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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Nervous Nellie!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Nervous Nellie!

Artifact ID2000.15.7
Artist (1913 - 1982)
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 5/8 in x W 11 1/4 in (34.6 cm x 28.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A shaky LBJ yells at a shaky protestor holding a "Get Out of Vietnam!" sign. Caption reads: "Nervous Nellie!". Artist signature lower right: "Crawford NEA".
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.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Claire O. Crawford
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (American, 1908 - 1973)
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