Live Auction Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10AM:
8. President Lyndon Johnson Signed Book The Vantage Point
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973),
often referred to as LBJ, was the thirty-sixth President of the United States
(1963–1969). After serving a long career in the U.S. Congress, Johnson became
the thirty-seventh Vice President, and in 1963, he succeeded to the presidency
following President John F. Kennedy's assassination. He was a major leader of
the Democratic Party and as President was responsible for designing his Great
Society, comprising liberal legislation including civil rights laws, Medicare
(health care for the elderly), Medicaid (health care for the poor), aid to
education and a major "War on Poverty". Simultaneously, he escalated the
American involvement in the Vietnam War, from 16,000 American soldiers in 1963
to 550,000 in early 1968.
Autographed bookplate in black felt tip, affixed to title page. Hardcover, with
dust jacket.
Condition Report: Good with some wear to dust jacket, bright signature
Size: 9.5 x 6.5 in. (24.1 x 16.5 cm.)
Provenance: LBJ Library & Museum Store
Estimate: $200 – 300
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