Oral history transcript, J. Waddy Bullion, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1969, by David G. McComb

Title:

Oral history transcript, J. Waddy Bullion, interview 1 (I), 5/28/1969, by David G. McComb

Number of Pages:

26

Description:

Biographical information; Bullion's involvement with the House Naval Affairs Committee's personnel subcommittee, which was chaired by LBJ; Bullion's involvement with the Johnson's income taxes; LBJ's efforts to ensure that his taxes were done properly; rumors that LBJ acquired his wealth unethically in the 1940s; Jesse Kellam's work for the Johnsons' radio station, KTBC; Lady Bird Johnson's business and financial skills; ownership of KTBC; execution of a trust instrument for LBJ immediately after JFK's death; ownership of the LBJ Ranch; the Johnsons' awareness of the financial status of their assets during LBJ's presidency; Bullion's duties as a trustee; LBJ's work ethic and what he did to relax; what it was like to work for LBJ; Lady Bird Johnson's relationship with LBJ and her role as First Lady.

Contributor:

Bullion, J. Waddy

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

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Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with J. Waddy Bullion

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details