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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Harry S. Truman and Coattails Poster
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Harry S. Truman and Coattails Poster

Artifact ID1973.4258.1
Object Type Poster
Date 1948
Date DescribedNovember 2, 1948
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 14 in (55.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPolitical poster. Black/white photos and text on white background. Three men (Barkley, Truman, Chapman) pictured at top. Text reads: "For Congress, 1st District Noble J. Gregory", "Count your many blessings", "Vote the straight Democratic ticket".
Historical NotePolitical poster persuding people to vote for a straight Democratic ticket in the 1948 general election. The candidate for President was Harry S. Truman.
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, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
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 Virgil Chapman (United States, 1895 - 1951)
Person Referenced Alben Barkley (United States, 1877 - 1956)
Person Referenced Harry S. Truman (United States, 1884 - 1972)
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Historical Dates
  • November 2, 1948
Not on view
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