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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Apollo Tie Bar
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Apollo Tie Bar

Artifact ID1970.24.174
Object Type Pin, Bar
Date GiftedJuly 1969
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlain gold-tone rectangular tie bar, with bas-relief of an astronaut on moon's surface. Inscribed "Apollo" below the image. On the reverse: General Electric logo is stamped. Alligator clip back.
Historical NoteThis Apollo tie bar was given to LBJ by professional engineer L.W. Warzecha. While working for General Electric, Warzecha conducted early feasibility studies of manned moon landing and led GE’s support of the NASA-Houston Apollo program.
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
  • July 1969
Not on view
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