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Rare personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Johnson, "Lyndon B. Johnson," payable to the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop for $350.48, September 25, 1972. In fine condition. LBJ is very scarce in signed checks, and this example boasts a marvelous association—established in 1938, the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop specializes in Lincolniana, material related to the Civil War, and material related to presidents of the United States.
This unique check connects two great presidents who made transformative contributions to civil rights in the United States. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and push for the 13th Amendment laid the foundation for ending slavery and advancing the concept of equality. A century later, Johnson built on this legacy by championing landmark civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which sought to dismantle racial segregation and protect voting rights for African Americans. Both presidents faced significant resistance in their times but used their political power to drive systemic change in the pursuit of equality.
