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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Wristwatch

Artifact ID1970.24.388
Object Type Watch
Date ca.1960
Date GiftedJanuary 1965
Medium Steel, Vinyl
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/8 in x W 1 1/4 in (23.2 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWristwatch. Silver-tone face, green and silver hands, and a red second hand. Face imprinted: "Home work grAde" and "Learn 2 earn 7 8". Stainless steel case and back imprinted with "All Stainless Steel Resistant to Shock - Dust - Magnetism". Gray vinyl band with asilver-tone buckle inscribed: "Economic Opportunity".
Historical NoteThis wristwatch supporting economic opportunity and higher education was sent to President Johnson in January 1965 by a local Democratic hopeful in Ohio.
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.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • January 1965
Not on view
Subjects
U.S. Economy
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