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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
LBJ for the USA Button
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

LBJ for the USA Button

Artifact ID1969.80.408
Object Type Button, Political
Date 1964
Medium Metal
DimensionsDiameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionButton. "LBJ for the USA." B/W photo over white US shape. White letters on blue top half and on red bottom half. Red letters on white center band. Cello safety pin back. Curl: union bug, "Phila. Badge Co. Inc…" "Democratic National Committee."
Historical NoteIn August 1964, the Democratic National Convention was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. During the DNC, Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the nomination and selected Hubert Humphrey, a Minnesota liberal, to be his vice president.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Ralph E. Becker
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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