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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Aid and Comfort
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Aid and Comfort

Artifact ID1973.1.1901
Artist (United States, born 1932)
Publisher (founded 1888)
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/8 in x W 11 in (35.9 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A hooded figure ("Treason") warms his hands by a fire ("Draft-card Burnings"). A man lights a cigarette for another hooded figure ("Anarchy"), who holds a bomb. Eight other men surround them, holding signs and draft cards. Caption: “Aid and Comfort”. Artist signature lower right: "Bob Taylor”.
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 B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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