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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Just Don't Use Any of This to Fight With
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Just Don't Use Any of This to Fight With

Artifact ID1973.1.1823
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 11 in (38.1 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ pushes a wheelbarrow of armaments ("Renewed Arms Aid") while speaking to three men ("Mid-East Countries"). A small piece of paper “The Journal of the Armed Forces” adhered to lower right. A small piece of paper “The movement of arms is to be highly selective. None are planned for Egypt, Syria or Jordan - which were directly engaged in the June war against Israel. There will be equipment for Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia - and for Israel.” adhered to lower right. (Newspaper item attached.) Caption: “​​Just Don't Use Any of This to Fight With”. Artist signature lower right: "Donovan”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: “5 ½””. Handwritten at lower left: “105”.
Historical NoteThe United States sold weapons to several Middle Eastern nations, but not Jordan, Syria, and Egypt, who fought against Israel in the Six Day War.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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