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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Chicago Democratic Convention Poster
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Chicago Democratic Convention Poster

Artifact ID1970.15.535
Object Type Poster
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 14 in (55.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPolitical poster. A hand holds a white straw hat ("Mayor Richard J. Daley") with a red/white/blue band. Text below the hat reads, "Hello! Democrats Welcome to Chicago" in blue and red. Printed at lower left: "[union bug] Progress Printing Co." Printed at lower right: "[union bug: Bill Posters Union Label]".
Historical NoteThis poster produced by Mayor Richard J. Daley greeted delegates attending the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.
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 - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are 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 Richard J. Daley (United States, 1902 - 1976)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Chicago
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