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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And I Defend to Your Death...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And I Defend to Your Death...

Artifact ID1965.28.186
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2000)
Gifter
Date ca. December 1965
Medium Ink and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/8 in x W 12 3/8 in (39.1 cm x 31.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man holds a protest sign ("Vietnam War is Immoral"). As he speaks, he looks over his shoulder at bleeding U.S. soldier in the background. Caption reads: "And I Defend to Your Death My Right to Say It". Artist signature lower left: "Darcy".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To our President - With infinite respect and admiration for your steadfastness regarding the most pressing conflict of our time."
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 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
Houston
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