Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Second Sheet
Artifact ID1966.64.255
Object Type
Cartoon Print
Artist
William (Bill) Mauldin
(1921 - 2003)
Publisher
Chicago Sun-Times
()
Gifter
William (Bill) Mauldin
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 person wearing a "KKK" robe and hat has a sheet ("Fifth Amendment") over thier head. Caption reads: "Second Sheet". Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Historical NoteThe Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury. Since most juries in the South in the 1960s were overwhelmingly made up of white men, race-based crimes were often acquitted – giving extremist groups an extra layer of cover for their crimes.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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