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Lot #85
Lyndon B. Johnson

Fifty commemorative pens used during the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, War on Poverty, and Medicare

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Fifty commemorative pens used during the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, War on Poverty, and Medicare

Collection of fifty commemorative pens used during the signing of major consumer legislation and landmark laws of the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, displayed in two separate frames with plaques below each pen identifying the associated piece of legislation. One frame measures 23 x 30.5, and has a plaque at the top, “Landmark Laws of the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration,” with thirty pens mounted below, including: "Civil Rights Act of 1964," "War on Poverty," "Medicare," "Voting Rights," "Arms Control," "Social Security Increases," "Wholesome Meat," "Outer Space Treaty," Fair Housing," and "Dangerous Drugs Control." The second frame measures 23 x 25 and has a plaque at the top, “Major Consumer Legislation Passed During the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson,” with twenty pens mounted below, including: “Federal Insecticide Act,” “Drug Abuse Control Act,” “Child Safety Act,” “Highway Safety Act," and the "National Gas Pipeline Safety Act." In overall fine condition. A fantastic assemblage representing a slew of the most important laws passed in the United States during the 1960s.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #448 - Ended March 11, 2015