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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 Postcard
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

LBJ Postcard

Artifact ID1970.35.86
Object Type Postage Stamp
Date 1966
Date DescribedSeptember 9, 1966
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 5/8 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.2 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLBJ Special Cancellation Postcard. The cachet on the envelope is a portrait of LBJ and the Presidential Seal. Cachet text: "The Great Society". Two stamps adhered at upper right: 5c "Stop Traffic Accidents" and 4c "Wheels of Freedom". Postmarked at: Washington DC - Sept 9, 1966.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "Thomas Mann", "William Haddin M.D. Administrator, National Highway Safety Agency", "Unsafe at Any Speed Ralph Nader". On reverse, handwritten across bottom: "LBJ signs auto safety bill into law. signed by Wm Haddin Admin, National Safety Agency, Thomas Mann, Pres. Auto Mfg Assoc & Ralph Nader."
Historical NoteThis LBJ Great Society postcard was postmarked on September 9, 1966, the date of the Auto Safety Bill signing. The envelope was signed by Ralph Nader, among others.
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Ralph Nader (United States, born 1934)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • September 9, 1966
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
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