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Humphrey - Muskie Poster
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Humphrey - Muskie Poster

Artifact ID1970.15.95
Object Type Poster
Gifter
Date 1968
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 23 in (36.8 cm x 58.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionElection candidate poster. Black and white image of two men waving with a crowd of supporters behind them. Blue letters on white border: "Humphrey - Muskie". Printed at lower right: "National Committee for Finance and Industry for Humphrey - Muskie - 1025 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington D.C. [Union bug] 373".
Historical NoteFollowing the announcement from President Johnson that he was withdrawing from the presidential race, Hubert Humphrey announced his presidential candidacy on April 27, 1968. His running mate was Edmund Muskie of Maine.
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 Edmund S. Muskie (United States, 1914 - 1996)
Person Referenced Hubert H. Humphrey (United States, 1911 - 1978)
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