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He Says He Must Have Burned His Credit Card by Mistake
Artifact ID1966.64.253
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
William (Bill) Mauldin
(1921 - 2003)
Gifter
William (Bill) Mauldin
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
()
Date
1965
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 7/8 in x W 11 in (35.2 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint reproduction of cartoon drawing. A long-haired young man is searching his pockets after stopping at a gas station. Two attendants are working under the hood of his car. The back seat of the car is filled with protest signs, his front bumper reads "Dodge the Draft", and his driver's door reads" Peace!". Caption: “He says he must have burned his credit card by mistake.” Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
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 the burning of draft cards.
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 Note© Chicago Sun-Times, 1965
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Copyright 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.
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