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Lyndon B. Johnson Heartfelt Letter & Photo Remembering the Historical Dedication of Lyndon Johnson's Birthplace
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). Thirty-Sixth President of the United States (1963–1969), one of only four people who served in all four elected Federal offices of the United States: Representative, Senator, Vice President and President.
July 14, 1970-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Lyndon B. Johnson”, 1 page, measuring 7” x 10.5” on “LBJ” personal stationery, with an embossed Presidential American Eagle crest at top, Austin, Texas, to LBJ's grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, Choice Crisp Near Mint. Superb in overall quality with just some prior mounting remnants on its blank verso. Accompanied by related color photo measuring approximately 14.5” x 11” of Johnson. The Photo has a crack down the center, as well as cracking in the emulsion on the light border, figured in for no value in this lot. The accompanying color photo shows Johnson and Grandson in an antique automobile arriving at the function described in this Letter. Lyndon Johnson writes, in full:

“Dear Lyn: --- When I was the age you are in this picture my father drove a car like this one. In those days it was one of man's latest inventions. -- Now in 1970 man's flight to the moon is the most recent transportation wonder. Still astonished as I am, I cannot imagine what voyages may be in store for you between now and the time you reach my age. -- This letter and these pictures, taken on June 13, 1970 at the time you went with us to attend the dedication of my birthplace as an Historical Site by the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Walter J. Hickel, are sent to remind you when you are grown no matter how and where you travel in miles and accomplishments, it is good to remember your heritage, to appreciate the roots from which you sprang, to maintain contact with family and return from time to time to the place of your origin. -- Little man that you are now, you are a great joy to me, and I think you will go far. -- With a heart full of love from --- Your grandfather --- (Signed) Lyndon B. Johnson”. (2 items)