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Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Dedication of Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis, Texas, 4/4/1966" (Item)

experiences of the last two days in Big Bend National Park - - to enjoy with you this remarkable restoration of Old Fort Davis and the con struction of the new visitor center. My delight in seeing this land of the Davis and Chisos Mountains has been

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 49, 1 April 1991," LBJ Library (Item)

in the Kennedy White House. Excerpts from his remarks: November 22, 1963, I was working in the photo lab in the White House when we got the sad news of President Kennedy's assassination. One of us took a camera and went to Andrews Air Force Base where Air Force

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Beautification Awards Ceremony, Washington, DC, 6/28/1966" (Item)

for their new emphaeie on design and lanqscaping. But today we are recognizing what ree!dent• here in the diatrict have been doing. A c!ty does not speak to you because it le big but because it is beautiful, and it is YOU. the citizen, who make• it so. National

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at White House Reception for Citizens' Advisory Committee on Recreation and Natural Beauty, 3/29/1968" (Item)

years; to dare to dream of a national park in the redwoods, or a recreation park in the Potomac Basin, or high- speed ground transportation and subways for our cities, and of new cities and new towns. But -- quite apart from the big endeavors

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Opening of the U. S. Pavilion Hemisfair, 4/6/1968" (Item)

visitors can share and feel the aspirations and friendship that have united us since the days when explorera, traders, missionaries arrived in the New World. The exhibits take us from the certainty of history through the dramatic achievements -- and stern

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dedication of Kiwanis Park, Stamford, Conn., 5/16/1968" (Item)

PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. MA Y 16, 1968 lt is signüicant and symbolic that one of the first places ready in Stamford' s new downto\vn area is this gracious little park. Too often in America, the places for people have come only as afterthoughts

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Beautification Awards Ceremony Washington, DC., 6/28/1968" (Item)

that leads one to the Capital. In the heart of our city 0 Pershing Square hurst forth in a blaze of colorful glory0 And certainly all of us are pleased that so many of the big government buildings are winning architectural awards for their new ernphasis

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Dedication of Horticultural Domes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 9/21/1965" (Item)

FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1965 -- 2:00 p. m. CDT REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON DEDICATION OF HORTICULTURAL DOMES MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Ever since I read about Milwaukee's exciting new astrodomes for nature I have wanted

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Dedication of Stage - East Room, 9/29/1965" (Item)

to dedicate a new stage. Not the first. That honor, I am told, goes to young Tad Lincoln who had his own theatre - - complete with stage -- on the floor above. How fortunate we are to have this proper platform for the performing arts in the White House

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, National Wildlife Federation Conference Banquet, Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC, 1/11/1966" (Item)

for two million visitors each year, usually with wide-eyed children eagerly in the vanguard, Because the zoo is so closely associated with the interests of people who care about wildlife, . I plan to use your contribution in landscaping the new entrance

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1937" (Item)

Ford Dam. Bill Deason and Marion Fore visit Johnsons in Washington from about 7/21 or 7/22 – 7/28 or 7/29. CTJ goes with them to New York City for a visit. LBJ votes to report minimum wage out of committee, but was defeated. 7/19 07/2024 LBJ votes

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 72, June 2000," LBJ Library (Item)

Among Issue Number LXXI], June, 2000 Former Presidents Ford and Carter with NBC's Tim Russert Whither the Oval Office? Symposium Examines the Once and Future Presidency Story on Page Five African-American Art Featured in New Exhibit Lift every

Reference File, "Abell, Bess" (Item)

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Reference File, "Abell, Bess" (Item)

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Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 10, 15 July 1977," LBJ Library (Item)

takes LBJ School deanship Dean Elspeth Rostow Mrs. Elspeth Rostow is the new Dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. She was appointed by University of Texas President Lorene Rogers to suc ceed Dr. Alan Campbell, who had been chosen

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Presentation of 'The American Drawings of John White, 1577-1590' by the British Museum and the University of North Carolina Press, 4/7/1964" (Item)

AND THE UNIVIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA P RESS - APRIL 7, 1964 Mr. Ambassador, Mr. 11{)1.. /I) '1tJ ~tieBD , Friends: It is a privilege to receive these most treasured pages of the first pictorial history of the New World by a Britisher and you may be sure

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Alexandria, Virginia, 10/6/1964" (Item)

. But -- because this is the beginning of a four - day trip that will take me down the railroad track 1, 682 miles to New Orleans, I would like to tell you some of the reasons 1 am going. For me , this trip has been a source of both anxiety and anticipation

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1940" (Item)

the Roosevelt Administration, would select delegates who would support Garner as “favorite son,” and vow not to join a “Stop Roosevelt” faction at the national convention. 5/17 CTJ goes to New England for a few days. 5/23 House passes $1,111,754,916.00 Relief

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1939" (Item)

with his brother re CTJ (Lady Bird Johnson) sketch and problem. May 5/1 New York World’s Fair opens; LBJ and CTJ decide to go at last minute. 5/10 Maury Maverick elected mayor of San Antonio. 5/19 House passes $773 million Naval Appropriations Bill

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 16, 15 May 1979," LBJ Library (Item)

and competitive steel industry. ("We've got to re-tool America," sai Jack Conway.) • holding down unemployment, and in fact creatrng millions of new jobs - particularly for the hard core unemployed in the ghetto (thereby defusing- a "social time bomb.") Rohatyn

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 69, 18 September 1998," LBJ Library (Item)

Issue Number LXIX September 18, 1998 Balcony Sculpture Garden (See story on page 2) The Balcony Sculpture Garden Gary Yarrington, former curator of the LBJ Museum and a sculptor by avocation, furnished the inspiration for this new showpiece. Set

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, American Road Builders Association, Denver, Colorado, 2/23/1966" (Item)

news b ecause I know that this is very mt:.ch on your minds, too, and that the meetings you attend, more and m e re, discuss and are concerned with such :new demands as "social and aesthetic values,' ' "scenic vi stas," "historic routing" -- an unheard

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 59, 15 January 1995," LBJ Library (Item)

diplomacy ... " When Liz Carpenter launched her new book, Unplanned Parenthood, she brought with her her singing group, caliled G-Batts (named for her previous book, Getting Better All the Time). 2 Stravinsky upset people; Picasso upset people; Ibsen

Reference File, "Jenkins, Walter" (Item)

anyone think that that situation had deteriorated under his Administration, he also gave assurances. He talked for 45 minutes with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin, posed for pictures smiling and shaking hands, received vows that the new Soviet

Reference File, "Jenkins, Walter" (Item)

anyone think that that situation had deteriorated under his Administration, he also gave assurances. He talked for 45 minutes with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin, posed for pictures smiling and shaking hands, received vows that the new Soviet

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1950" (Item)

: “We are pretty well settled here. Patsy’s husband, with the help of Lewis, and some carpenters, is fixing the basement into a more livable place with lots of paint, more closets, new curtains, some new furniture, et cetera.” 1/20 Texas delegation

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 58, 1 August 1994," LBJ Library (Item)

Issue Number L Vlll August I, 1994 America in the Sixties Library Opens Permanent Exhibit Whar rhe nation looked like in the years of the Johnson Presidency is rhe subject of a new permanent exhibit at the Library. Designed and constructed

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 64, 15 December 1996," LBJ Library (Item)

eighty hours of recordings of President Johnson's telephone con versations, covering the months of January through March 1964. This new opening, along with the record ings for November 22 through December 31, 1963, which previous ly were opened

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 42, 15 February 1988," LBJ Library (Item)

Issue Number XLII February 15, 1988 Lady Bird Johnson at 75 (seepp. 2-3) Photo by Frank Wolfe Jubilee Year Filled With Activity Lady Bird Johnson's jubilee year she was 75 on December 22-was marked by a move into a new house which she decorated

Reference File, "Cooks / Chefs" (Item)

6 Black Chefs (and 1 Inventor) Who Changed the History of Food - The New York nmes I may have heard Carver's name associated with peanuts (boy, did he love them). Contrary to pular belief, Carver did not invent peanut butter. But he did develop

Reference File, "Cooks / Chefs" (Item)

6 Black Chefs (and 1 Inventor) Who Changed the History of Food - The New York nmes I may have heard Carver's name associated with peanuts (boy, did he love them). Contrary to pular belief, Carver did not invent peanut butter. But he did develop

Press release, "Address of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson before the Luncheon at the Annual Convention of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association, 10/1/1965" (Item)

members to be quite specific. So - - with your permission, may I manage your beautification news? MORE One of your distinguished colleag ues, the late H. L. Mencken, once said he had spent hi~ Ufe watching the growth of the roadside jungles in our

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1958" (Item)

, former defense secretary who left the government on 10/8, but said this decision might be “reconsidered” in view of Wilson’s statements to a New York Herald Tribune reporter on 12/30 disclaiming responsibility for holding down military spending. Wilson

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 43, 15 July 1988," LBJ Library (Item)

the Biggs Chair in Military History at the Virginia Military Institute; author, The Years of MacArthur WILLIAM J. JORDEN, Correspondent, Associated Press, 1948-1952; Correspondent, New York Times, 1952-1955; U.S. Ambassador to Panama, 1974-1978 Panel

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 45, 30 April 1989," LBJ Library (Item)

½. The State of New York/Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., State Office Building Collection. 2 Bal Jeunesse by Palmer Hayden Collection of Dr. Meredith Sirmans Meta Warrick Fuller. Talking skull. 1937. Bronze, 28x40X15. The Museum of Afro-American History, Boston

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 87, May 2006," LBJ Library (Item)

son's legacy of reaching out to everyone, we hope this adds a welcoming di mension for our non-Eng lish speaking visitors." Photos by Charles Bogel Archivist Bob Tissing here shows a group of African French-speakers a few tips on the new device. 2

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1959" (Item)

LBJ (Lyndon Johnson) is in Washington, goes to the Capitol today to look at the new majority leader’s office (P-38). Later he attends parties at Senator Bible’s home and Walter Hornaday’s. Castro assumes power in Cuba following the collapse of Batista

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Presentation of Society Hill Medal and Dedication of 18th Century Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 6/10/1966" (Item)

eventa tcok p lace: the adoption of the Declaration of Indeper.dence and the completion of work on the Constitution. B ·ù t the founding of a new nation was not the only concern of the l~t riotso Bea.uty was part of Pbiladelphia 1 s planning from

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Beginning of 'Adventures in Learning' Trip and Showing of 'Pancho' Film - the White House, 3/13/1967" (Item)

to the comm\lllity - - t aaching and e?lriching the lives of the people of all ages. . In visiting some of the claesroorns of the se three stateo, I will be glirnpsing classrooms in every state where we are attacldng old problerns in new ways

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the 1967 National Clean Up Contest Awards Presentation, the Statler Hotel, Washington, DC, 2/20/1968" (Item)

pollut ion and sign control, new outlets for health and recrea.tion in the city's core. - 1 MORE A good exarnple of thls diversity of activities can be found in Lubbock, Texas. Congressrnan Mahon bas told me that projects here range frorn a war

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