Price
$145.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
very good, folded
Size
3 pages, 8.5" x 14"
1968 White House Dinner Guest List – LBJ Hosts Iran PM Hoveyda – From White House Staff Collection.
Offered here is a scarce original three-page attendee list from a formal White House dinner hosted by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on December 5, 1968, during the final weeks of his presidency. With with events in Iran and the oil industry, this document is particularly apropos.
This official internal guest list originates from the collection of a White House staff member who served during the Johnson administration, adding an extra layer of authenticity and provenance.
The evening honored Iranian dignitaries, including Prime Minister Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, along with senior representatives of the Iranian government and Iranian and U.S. oil establishment.
Notable attendees include Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, CIA Director Richard Helms, and National Security Advisor Walt W. Rostow, alongside members of Congress, Cabinet officials, and the diplomatic corps.
Typed in a clean, formal format typical of White House administrative documents, this list captures a remarkable concentration of political, intelligence, and diplomatic leadership in a single moment.
This December 1968 White House dinner took place at a moment of transition, as President Johnson prepared to leave office amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
Iran, under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was one of America’s most important strategic partners. The presence of Prime Minister Hoveyda and key oil officials underscores the central role Iran played in global energy markets and U.S. foreign policy.
The inclusion of figures such as CIA Director Richard Helms and National Security Advisor Walt Rostow highlights the broader geopolitical importance of the gathering, extending well beyond a routine diplomatic dinner.
From a modern perspective, the document offers a striking contrast to present-day U.S.–Iran relations, serving as a tangible reminder of a period when cooperation and shared strategic interests defined the relationship.
$145.00
used
very good, folded
3 pages, 8.5" x 14"