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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
We've Given Aid to Both-
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

We've Given Aid to Both-

Artifact ID1965.28.359
Artist (United States, 1905 - 1986)
Publisher (1922 - 1989)
Date ca. September 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/8 in (36.8 cm x 28.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men ("LBJ" "Rusk") look at a large map of Southwest Asia ("India" "Pakistan"). LBJ says, "- So, can we do anything to keep from losing both as friends?". Caption reads: "We've Given Aid to Both-". Artist signature lower right: "Reg Manning [drawing of a cactus]". Additional text at lower left: "McNaught Syndicate, Inc.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Regards to President L.B. Johnson [drawing of a cactus] 10-31-65". Handwritten and stamped across bottom: "3 col" "Sep 9 - 1965 Mailing".
Historical NoteAfter the partition of India in 1947, the predominantly Muslim state of Jammu and Kashmir was made a part of India instead of Pakistan. In 1965, Pakistan invaded Kashmir to take the province and was unsuccessful. Before the war, the United States had provided both Pakistan and India with military assistance and foreign aid, but afterwards Pakistan aligned itself more with China and India developed closer relations with the Soviet Union.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
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Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Dean Rusk (United States, 1909 - 1994)
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