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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Gold "LBJ" Belt Buckle
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Gold "LBJ" Belt Buckle

Artifact ID1967.20.1
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Date GiftedApril 12, 1967
Medium Gold (14K)
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 1/2 in (2.9 cm x 6 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionRectangular 14K yellow gold belt buckle with curved outline. Centered "LBJ" outlined ornate openwork script within an engraved floral border. Presented duing the Punta del Este meeing in Uruguay April 1967.
Historical NoteThis “LBJ” belt buckle was given to President Johnson by His Excellency Marco A. Robles, President of the Republic of Panama on April 12, 1967, during the Latin American Summit Conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 20, 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
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)
Historical Dates
  • April 12, 1967
Not on view
Place Gifted
Panama
Place of Credit
Punta del Este