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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Apollo 8 Stamp First Day Cover
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Apollo 8 Stamp First Day Cover

Artifact ID1970.35.11
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1970
Date DescribedAugust 7, 1970
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 10 in (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionApollo 8 Stamp First Day Cancellation. Image of LBJ being presented with mementos from the Apollo 8 crew. Two stamps adhered at the bottom: 6c "Apollo 8" stamp and 6c American Flag stamp. Postmarked at: Washington DC - Aug 7, 1970.
Historical NoteThis stamp was issued on August 7, 1970 to celebrate the Apollo 8 space mission. The man seen gifting a photo of "Earthrise" to President Johnson is astronaut Jim Lovell.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 7, 1970
Not on view
Subjects
Apollo 8
Place Described
Washington
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