{"title":"Enduring Legacies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the history enthusiast, these rare signed photographs, manuscript letters, and commemorative medals allow you the rare opportunity to gift moments of legacy and leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding figures from the British Royal Family, Founding Fathers, and Winston Churchill, this collection preserves moments of national significance. Browse items from across out History, Politics, Photography, and Travel departments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lyndon-b-johnson-harold-wilson-photograph-album-state-visit-1965-99849","title":"Album of photographs commemorating the Prime Minister's visit to the US.","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"srb-faux-head\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003eAn important album relating to the Wilson's visit to the US during Johnson's presidency; the gilt title to the upper board reads 'Prime Minister Harold Wilson from Lyndon B. 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