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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Two Fronts
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Two Fronts

Artifact ID1965.28.341
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1898 - 1972)
Publisher (founded 1972)
Gifter
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/8 in x W 16 1/8 in (48.6 cm x 41 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A pile of burning draft cards ("A-1" "Notice of Classification") give off a plume of smoke spelling "Freedom". In the background, is a soldier's grave ("Vietnam"). Caption reads: "Two Fronts". Artist signature lower right: "Tom Little 10-20-65".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "A salute to the Commander-in-Chief, President Johnson Tom Little". Handwritten at upper right: "10-20-'65".
Historical NoteThe title of this cartoon indicates what many may have believed; that LBJ was fighting two wars – the war in Vietnam and the war at home. While troops were fighting and dying in Vietnam to ensure freedom, some young men back home were expressing their freedom by burning their draft cards in protest of the war. LBJ faced strong opinions on both sides.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Vietnam
Place of Publication
Nashville
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