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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
USS Sam Rayburn Tie Bar
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

USS Sam Rayburn Tie Bar

Artifact ID1970.24.176
Object Type Pin, Bar
Gifter
Date Gifted1964
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 1 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlain gold-tone tie bar with white/blue seal of USS Sam Rayburn attached. On the back is an alligator clip.
Historical NoteThis USS Sam Rayburn tie bar was given to President Johnson by H.G. Rickover, Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Sam Rayburn was a congressman from the state of Texas and served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives until his death in 1961. He was a mentor to Lyndon B. Johnson during his early political career. Rayburn was instrumental to Lyndon Johnson's ascent to power, particularly his rapid rise to the position of Minority Leader.
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.
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • 1964
Not on view
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