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JOHNSON, LYNDON B.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
JOHNSON, LYNDON B.
<b>149. LYNDON B. JOHNSON</b> (1908 - 1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the "Great Society" social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a re-nomination as president. Rare signed book <i>Threshold of Tomorrow: The Great Society</i>, issued by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1965, a hardbound limited edition presentation book bearing histories of the Johnson and Humphrey families, full details of the inauguration including texts of speeches, photographs, and so on, and chapters dedicated to the administration's view of the upcoming four years. Boldly signed "<i>Lyndon B. Johnson</i>" on the front flyleaf, likely as President. Fine condition.<b>$300-500</b>