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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Man in the Soiled Shirt
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Man in the Soiled Shirt

Artifact ID1973.1.1639
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. June 1965
Medium Ink, grease pencil and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 7/8 in x W 14 1/4 in (47.9 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (“Anti-USA Foreign Policy 'Arty' Group”) with an eye patch ("Blind to Aggression of Reds") wears a ragged shirt while writing a letter (“To L.B.J. Roses are Red Poets are Blue We don’t like your Viet Nam Policy… and Phooey to you!”). A torn-up invitation to the White House is nearby. Caption: “​​The Man in the Soiled Shirt”. Artist signature lower left: "Hy Rosen”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at center left: “To L.B.J. a President of all the people - of good taste and bad taste. Hy Rosen '65”. Handwritten at lower center: “9 Proofs” “June 5/65” “3 col” [illegible] “Sun” “Prudate”.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Albany
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