Typed letter signed by Lyndon B. Johnson, dated March 12, 1949, on official United States Senate, Committee on Armed Services letterhead, measuring approximately 8 x 10.5 inches. The letter addresses representatives of the Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of Munday, Texas, acknowledging receipt of a resolution concerning farm parity prices and reaffirming Johnson’s support for parity pricing on basic farm commodities. Johnson notes that he is forwarding their resolution to the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee for further consideration.
Boldly signed, “Lyndon B. Johnson,” at the conclusion. The letter exhibits two horizontal fold lines from mailing and light toning consistent with age; otherwise in fine condition, with a strong, clean signature.
Lyndon B. Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He became president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, under whom he had served as vice president from 1961 to 1963. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a U.S. representative and senator.
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