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Why Shoot 'Em, Dearie?..
Artifact ID1966.64.262
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. Two women hold protest signs. One woman holds a dripping water pistol and a sign reading: "Clobber the fascist war-mongers! Amalgamated harpies for peace". The other woman has a sign reading: “Down with the commie U.N. Support the Smirch Society”. Caption reads: "Why Shoot 'Em, Dearie? It's More Fun to Hit 'Em with the Signs". Artist signature lower right: "© 1965 Mauldin Chicago Sun-Times".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at bottom center: "Bill Mauldin".
Historical NoteThe John Birch Society is a right-wing, anti-Communist group. During the 1960s, it opposed the Johnson administration’s Vietnam War policy, considering the intervention to be part of a Communist conspiracy. It also opposed the civil rights movement and socially liberal movements.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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