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Sarah T. Hughes

Sarah T. Hughes

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Sarah T. Hughes

Conclusion of a typed eyewitness account of Hughes after the swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson, one page, 7 x 5. Account reads, in part, “He kissed his wife on the cheek and gently kissed Mrs. Kennedy…I told him…that we were behind him and he would have our sympathy and our help. As I left the plane, I heard him give the order to take off. I drove away with my thoughts on this man whom so much now depend.” Signed at the conclusion, “Sarah T. Hughes.” Matted and framed with a photo of Hughes administering the Oath of Office and two White House cards, one with a secretarial signature of Lyndon B. Johnson and one bearing an autopen signature of Lady Bird Johnson to an overall size of 12.25 x 21. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #418 - Ended November 13, 2013