Lot 113
Johnson, Lyndon Baines. Important Typed Document Signed "Lyndon B. Johnson," one page, onionskin, 13' x 8½", Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 14 Sept. 1960. The document bears an ink date stamp from the New York Department of State. Fine; staple holes and a faint paperclip stain; light overall toning from a previous framing and minor wrinkling.The document, headed "Acceptance" reads, in part: "I, Lyndon B. Johnson, the undersigned, resideing at The LBJ Ranch in the City or Town of Stonewall, in the County of Gillespie, State of Texas, having been nominated as the candidate of the Liberal Party for election to the public ofofice of Vice-President of the United States, in the general election to be held on November 8, 1960, Do Hereby Certify that I have accepted and by these presents, do accept the said nomination tendered to me and I hereby consent to be the nominee of the Liberal Party for election to the public office of Vice-President of the United States as aforesaid. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of September, 1960…."
Below Johnson's signature is a typed and signed Notary Public statement that Johnson personally appeared before her and executed the document. Accompanied by a typed Certificate of Authentication, also dated 14 September 1960, signed by the County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the probate Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, certifying the genuineness of the corresponding document.
At the Democratic National Convention, held in Los Angeles in July 1960, LBJ lost the presidential nomination to John F. Kennedy, 806-409 on the first ballot. To the surprise of many, including, it is said, Jack and Robert Kennedy, LBJ accepted JFK's offer to run as his vice president and was instrumental in carrying Texas, Louisiana and the Carolinas. This is a historic relic from one of the most pivotal elections in American history.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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