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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Beautification Stamps
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Beautification Stamps

Artifact ID1970.35.24
Object Type Stamp, Postage
Date 1969
Date DescribedJanuary 16, 1969
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cancellation of a sheet of beautification stamps. Sheet of fifty 6c "Plant for More Beautiful..." stamps. The stamps are mounted on an envelope sent to Lady Bird Johnson. Postmarked at: Washington DC - Jan 16, 1969.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "Presented to Mrs. "Ladybird" Johnson in most sincere appreciation of her dedication and strenuous efforts toward a more beautiful country for us all. Emily M. Brown [indecipherable]". "E.M. Brown [indecipherable] 802 Elgin Tower Elgin, Ill, 60120".
Historical NoteThe Beautification of America issues of 1966 and 1969 were a result of initiatives by President Lyndon Johnson’s wife, Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, to advocate for the beautification of public spaces, particularly public roadways and parks. The four 1969 stamps were issued to support gardening in public spaces. Because of Lady Bird’s extraordinary efforts, the country gained thousands of new flowering plants and trees, such as daffodils, azaleas, and Dogwood trees.
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 StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • January 16, 1969
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
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