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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1050

Johnson, Lyndon Baines "LBJ". 36th President of the United States; designed the "Great Society" legislation that upheld Civil Rights, public broadcasting, Medicare, Medicaid, environmental protection, aid to education and Johnson's "War on Poverty"; known for his domineering personality and giving important politicians the "Johnson treatment" to get through his legislation; escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam, which caused a major antiwar movement; president during the "long hot summer" years which saw a host of major riots in U.S. cities; 37th Vice President of the United States (succeeded to the Presidency after the assassination of JFK); Senator-Texas Representative from Texas. Autograph Note Signed as Vice President "Lyndon B Johnson" in black ink. One page, typewritten on Vice President stationary, 7 x 9", Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1961. In his note, Johnson thanks Alfred Lemnitzer and Helene Schroeder in Berlin for their birthday card and sends his "good wishes". Paragraph inked in German on verso, possibly by one of the recipients. Accompanied by letter's respective envelope; and Senate Chamber Pass signed "Lyndon B Johnson" as Vice President in blue ink. Pink United States Senate Chamber pass for 1961, month and day line, 'Admit' and 'For' blank. Very Fine. [3]

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