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Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Opening of University of Texas Round-Up Showcase, 3/30/1966" (Item)

and allegiance of its s tudents. Two years later, in 1885, when the first class was graduated, these new alumni got together immediately and orga nized The Ex-Students' Asso ciation, pledging themselves always t o give of their time, talent and m eans t o build

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 66, 15 August 1997," LBJ Library (Item)

: A Biography." University of Texas faculty members Bruce Buchanan (Government), Richard Schott (LBJ School) and Michael Stoff (History) form the committee which advises the library on awarding grants. s Museum News: Lisa Royse New Curator; Major

Press release, "The 'B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture' by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Convention of the American Institute of Architects, Portland, Oregon, 6/26/1968" (Item)

things. And in my nearly 34 years of lbring w5:th a pubiic servant, I have learned the value of heeding such a call -· not only for Presidenta, but also Mayors and City Commissioners. We are b e ing asked to develop a wholly new conservation

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 26, 15 September 1982," LBJ Library (Item)

to the public on June 5. On the evening before, 800 members of the Friends f the Library gathered for a preview of the new displays, a buffet supper on the plaza and a gala program of entertain ment by Opera Diva Leontyne Price, Broadway star Carol Channing

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Western Carolina College, Asheville, North Carolina, 3/14/1967" (Item)

e t books out, not to get books in; to get students in , not keep them out . That is the new story of the library today in America . Today 1 s libr arian, as someone has said, s e eks to get young people "hooked on books . " m ore " . . ln

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, World Food Exposition Youth Day - Madison, Wisconsin, 9/23/1967" (Item)

about the new America young people are helping to build. Years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt spoke in moving words about the future of America. "One day, 11 he said, "a generation may possess this land, blessed beyond a..,ything we now know; blessed

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 10/8/1967" (Item)

. There are more than 300 new towna in various stages of planning or developmett in the United States, and there are many rural regions, like this one in Berkshire County, searching for a harmonious growth pattern. The President bas recently announced that a 350

Folder, "Task Forces: Membership Lists," Reference File (Item)

Education . Financing Public Broadc~ting Housing and Urban Developnent Manpower Ma.rine·Sciences New Towns 2 I ... r 1967Int~rc~~ncy Task Forces (Continued) 1967 Tnsk Force 1967 Task Force 1967 Task Force 1967 Task Force 1967 Task Force 1967 Task Force

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Reception for Delegates to Urban America Conference, 9/12/1966" (Item)

way to freshen up the news frorn the cities than for city experts to bave a working conference, such as this one. Mr. €urrier tells me that ycur focus is not on architectural abstractions, but that you are probing for solutions to the day-to-day

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Reception Honoring Citizens Advisory Committee on Recreation and Natural Beauty - the White House, 2/16/1967" (Item)

you could corne up this spring and go on that old stagecoach road that I mentioned in my letter. I bave been there recently and l have seen a new family of beavers. The maple sap will be running pretty soon and the maple trees will be tapped. I can

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Charleston, South Carolina, 10/7/1964" (Item)

tasks of the Presidency make a long day's work, and that must come first. These last two days on the train and the stops we have made have given me a chance to look at the South from a new perspective. I am refreshed by what I have seen. The South

Press release, "Speech by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Depot in New Orleans, 10/9/1964" (Item)

FOR REL&ASE A.T 6 PoMo Friday, October 91 1964 SP£ECR rrr ?tlS . LINDOW JOHNSON At depot in New lrleans PRito;NDSi What a wandertul, fabulous way to end four unforgettable d~o And, I see you have brou!?ht to the depot just the person I wanted
Press release, "Speech by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Depot in New Orleans, 10/9/1964"

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Dedication of Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, 9/22/1965" (Item)

for myself that the tribute is a just one. Your. downtown is m a rked b y an ease and grace of l andscaping and architecture that mc..sks the long hard work and planni.ng that built it. And this new courthouse is the capstone of your effort. And so I come

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

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

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 # 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 # 24, 1 January 1982," LBJ Library (Item)

. And when he chose LO address the country on the energy cri is, he deliberately picked the format of the fireside chat. In the 1980 campaign, even Ronald Reagan quoted from FDR to such an extent in his acceptance addre. s that the New York Times titled its

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

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

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 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

Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson upon Presentation of the 1968 Distinguished Volunteer Service Award of the American Heart Association - the White House, 2/21/1968" (Item)

:.rtieular tribute to one pers0n -- who symbolizes the dedication of the p rivate citizen ., Jane Pie kens Langley has given her charm, energy, and compassion tô the Heart Fund as vice president and chéirman of special projects of the New York Heart

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