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Lot #4131
Lyndon B. Johnson 1967 Female Military Officers Bill Signing Pen

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Description

Felt tip pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the ‘Act to amend Title 10, 32, and 37, United States Code, to remove restrictions on the careers of female officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps' (H.R. 5894). The official 'bill signer' Eversharp pen measures 5.25″ long and features a navy-blue plastic barrel bearing a gold facsimile signature with presidential seal and a silver-tone cap section. Accompanied by the original presentation box with presidential seal and facsimile signature of President Johnson, as well as a typed caption affirming that the pen was “used by the President on November 8, 1967, in signing H.R. 5894." In fine condition, with some light foxing and soiling to the box and typed caption. This significant act applied the standard attrition provisions of male officers promotion and retirement laws to women officers in the American military.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Presidential Memorabilia
  • Dates: #562 - Ended February 13, 2020