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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Some People Just Don't Get It
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Some People Just Don't Get It

Artifact ID1973.1.1660
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. November 1967
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 14 3/8 in (27.9 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal five-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: LBJ at a podium says “We are fighting in Vietnam to stop the spread of Communism!". Frame 2: A man on TV says “We are fighting in Vietnam to stop the spread of Communism". Frame 3: A voice on the radio says "We are fighting in Vietnam to stop the spread of Communism”. Frame 4: A man holds up a newspaper ("Must stop Red spread, LBJ says” “President explains Vietnam situation”) while saying “Read all about it…”. Frame 5: A man wearing blinders and ear plugs asks "Why are we in Vietnam?". Caption: “​​Some People Just Don't Get It”. Artist signature lower center: "Bill McClanahan”.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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