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Hace 1 día · Recorded July 2, 1964. Lyndon Baines Johnson ( / ˈlɪndən ˈbeɪnz /; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.
Hace 3 días · She is best remembered for her efforts to beautify the capital and the nation and to conserve its environment. She advocated the Highway Beautification Act, later known as the Lady Bird Act, and the creation of national parks. Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, May 8, 1968. Photograph by Robert Knudsen.
Hace 4 días · Nestled within the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, lies a botanical sanctuary like no other – the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Named in honor of former First Lady Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson, this remarkable institution is dedicated to the conservation, study, and celebration of native plants and wildflowers.
Hace 5 días · Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden welcoming Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson upon their return from Southeast Asia.
Hace 2 días · It’s an apt place to show the film considering the documentary’s star was a longtime adviser for both LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. It’s co-produced and co-directed by Abby Ginzberg and Christy Carpenter, who is Liz Carpenter’s daughter. “Christy and I are old friends,” Ginzberg said.
Hace 4 días · There is a rich history of “Tulip Diplomacy” between the United States and The Netherlands. In Part One of this blog, we learned about the inaugural four first ladies of flowers- Frances Folsom Cleveland, Grace Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Lady Bird Johnson. While it’s nearly impossible to f
Hace 3 días · About. The National Park in Austin's Backyard celebrates the life and legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States. From his ancestors' first cabin on the Texas frontier to the famed "Texas White House," still Lady Bird Johnson's home, it's all still here in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, less than one hour from Austin.
