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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
LBJ 1964 Presidential Pendant
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

LBJ 1964 Presidential Pendant

Artifact ID1973.8721.1.2
Object Type Pendant
Date ca.1960
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold charm. Gold bas-relief presidential seal with textured decorative frame. Thin wide band encircles the seal. At the top is a relief plane silhouette and "LBJ", "1964". Ring and loop at top. Back stamped: "14KSYL."
Historical NoteThis LBJ 1964 charm was one of President Johnson’s “giveaway” items. When he became President, Johnson ordered a variety of objects to present to visitors and special quests. He kept a selection of appropriate gifts in a special “giveaway” drawer in his desk in the Oval Office.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum on April 30, 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog Series[[missing key: artifacts.series.link-official-presidential-material]]
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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