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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 ID2001.15.1
Object Type Postage Stamp
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/4 in x W 4 1/8 in (5.7 cm x 10.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlate block of four 5c "Plant for a More Beautiful America" stamps showing blooming cheery trees and the Jefferson Memorial. Selvege edges on top and left with plate numbers, "28729", "28781".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten vertically on right selvege: "Lady Bird Johnson".
Historical NoteThe "Beautification of America" stamps publicized Lady Bird Johnson’s personal program for the beautification of America. The program's goal was to encourage Americans to take pride in their country by planting flowers and trees.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection in 2001.
Credit LineGift of Mr. J. William Schmalz, Jr.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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)
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Not on view
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