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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Double-Crossing the Delaware
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Double-Crossing the Delaware

Artifact ID1965.28.300
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1896 - 1966)
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall (no mat) H 9 1/2 in x W 15 1/4 in (24.1 cm x 38.7 cm )
 Overall (mat) H 10 5/8 in x W 16 1/2 in (27 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. George Washington stands in a boat on an icy river. In the boat with him are several long-haired men holding signs ("Let's scram the heck out of here", "We hope the Hessians win", "I'm a conscientious objector - honest I am -", "This is an intrusion on our acedemic freedom!", "We're for freedom - Go home", "Is this journey necessary?". Caption reads: "Double-Crossing the Delaware". Artist signature lower right: "Burris Jenkins with apologies to Leutze's painting".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "- 6 cols - 11 inches wide - 10am Saturday" "(please make 16 Glossy Proofs) Hold for Nat Classes Engraving room". Handwritten at top center: "conscientious". Handwritten at lower right on mat: "With best wishes to the present "Father of our country" - Burris Jenkins".
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.
Person Referenced George Washington (United States, 1732 - 1799)
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