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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 Think of Me as a Premier...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Just Think of Me as a Premier...

Artifact ID1973.1.1864
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date ca. March 1966
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A woman (identifiable as Indira Gandhi) is talking to an obviously uncomfortable LBJ. Both are seated. Caption: “Just Think of Me as a Premier, and Maybe You Won't Be So Embarrassed About Discussing India's Population Problem!”. Artist signature lower center: "Jim Berry 3-30-66".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "For President Johnson with my very best wishes Jim Berry".
Historical NoteIn March 1966, Lyndon Johnson met with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and discussed economic development in India as well as sending aid after the Bihar famine of 1966-1967, which affected Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The famine was caused by a decrease in grain production and rise in grain prices.
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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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 Indira Gandhi (India, 1917 - 1984)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Foreign Aid
Place Described
India
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