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

Space Treaty Souvenir Postcard

Artifact ID1970.35.195
Object Type Postage Stamp
Date 1968
Date DescribedOctober 11, 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/4 in x W 5 1/2 in (8.3 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSpace Treaty Souvenir Postcard and Special Cancellation. Text reads: "Apollo 7 Launch", "World's first manned space flight since the ratification of the space treaties.", "Schirra Eisele Cunningham". Stamp adhered at upper right: 6c Hemisfair stamp. Postmarked at: Cape Canaveral FL - Oct 11, 1968. One reverse: Text of the Space Treaty.
Historical NoteThis space treaty souvenir postcard with 6-cent Hemisfair ’68 stamp was postmarked on October 11, 1968. It was sent to commemorate the Apollo 7 launch - the first manned space flight since the ratification of the space treaty.
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 Wally Schirra Jr. (United States, 1923 - 2007)
Person Referenced Donn F. Eisele (United States, 1930 - 1987)
Person Referenced R. Walter Cunningham (United States, born 1932)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • October 11, 1968
Not on view
Place Described
Canaveral, Cape
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