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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1966.64.243
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1981)
Publisher (founded 1885)
Gifter
Date ca. July 1966
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/4 in x W 14 5/8 in (28.6 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal two-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: Uncle Sam is startled by a mystery man hiding his face with a cape and saying "Be-Ware..." The mystery man holds a sign: "World Opinion Demands Stop Vietnam Bombing". Frame 2: Uncle Sam snatches away the man's cape to reveal a beatnik wearing a "Same Old Leftist Liberals" shirt. Artist signature lower right: "Bill McClanahan".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To my friend - President Lyndon Johnson - best regards - Bill -" "55.6".
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 of Publication
Dallas
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