Senator Rankin's March
Artifact ID1988.16.4
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Date
1966
Medium
Pencil and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 3/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (24.8 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A crowd of women march and hold signs (“Stop the War” “Get Out of Vietnam” “Bring the Boys Home Hurry” “Get Out of Vietnam” “We Pro[] Vietnam” “Give Us Peace” “We Protest Mr. President” “Stop the War!”). LBJ joins the march dressed as a woman and carries a sign ("We're for Lyndon B. Johnson"). A dog (“LBJ”) walks nearby and a mouse carries a sign (“We Protest”). Caption: “Senator Rankin's March”. Artist signature lower left: "Jake Day”.
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 a gift to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Martha B. Werler
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced
Jeannette Rankin
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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