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Australia Stands by LBJ: A Friendship Rooted in Support and Loyalty

Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt established a close friendship with U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson during the Vietnam War. Visiting Washington in 1966, Holt affirmed Australia's dedication by announcing they would be "all the way with LBJ." Johnson reciprocated by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Australia in October 1966. Their alliance was met with both enthusiasm and protest. As the war gained polarized support back home, Holt committed to increasing Australian forces in Vietnam, reaching a total of 8,300 troops by late 1967.

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Australia Stands by LBJ: A Friendship Rooted in Support and Loyalty

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  1. ALL THE WAY WITH LBJ

  2. Holt: • Open & likeable man. • Established a personal friendship with President Johnson. • Offered support to USA in the war. • Visited Washington in 1966. In speech announced: Australia would be ‘all the way with LBJ’. • Loyalty & support was valued by Johnson.

  3. Johnson: • Visited Australia in October 1966. • First USA president to do so. • Greeted by huge crowds of supporters, as well as, some anti-war protestors. • Visit coincided with a federal election held in November. Holt winning election, with majority of 41 seats in House of Representatives. • August 1966: 64% of population still supported the war effort (The Australian newspaper). • 6 October 1967: Holt informed Johnson that the Australian force would be increased by 1700 men, bringing total force to 8300, reaching their limit of support.

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