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- that Senator McFarland hopes LBJ will be in Washington to attend. 2/26 The Washington Times Herald reports that Donald Cook was appointed by Truman today as chairman of the SEC to succeed Harry McDonald, who takes his oath of office as head of the RFC on 2/27
- McClendon and Bob Johnson, of the Houston Post, but still would not give his intentions as to the Senate race. O’Daniel said he would take care of this “burning question” when the proper time came and that he’d play by “current rules” in the Senate
- . have not been ironed out, he says “Never has the identity of our common purpose been so plain.” He also warns that a united front is necessary at this critical time and derides the Russian peace offensive. 2/3 Senator Francis Case (R-S.D.) announces
- The Johnsons are at the Ranch; the Connallys are their houseguests, leaving this afternoon. LBJ (Lyndon Johnson) also interviews Henry Blackburn for a position as ranch foreman. At the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas, a University of Texas football player allegedly
- attend a reception in his honor at the Women’s National Democratic Club. They also attend the traditional birthday dinner in his honor given by long-time friend and recent widow, Mrs. J.L. Aston. In the late evening, Rayburn and LBJ attend the annual stag
- reportedly talks with FDR to get appropriation restored to budget; FDR approves $3 million for dam. 2/16 House passes Navy appropriation bill, carrying record peace time total of $965 million. 2/17 LBJ and Representative Mansfield testify before Interior
- planned to deliver a speech in Dallas on FDR’s birthday, but that LBJ told him not to. George Reedy prepares a memo denying the story: “This statement not only is false but can be interpreted only as a severe attack on the integrity and manhood of Senator
- all day, except for meeting Mr. & Mrs. Graham Purcell at Friendship and stopping by Thornberry office staff party. 1/29 Attends coffee in McCormack’s office for Purcell. Meets with Gene Chambers; Bob Donovan (Times Herald); Andrew Heiskell (Life
- Merriam of the Dallas Times Herald, as well as with Stewart Alsop. The Harold Stuarts host a mint julep party in honor of the Bentsens. 6/5 LBJ greets students from Gladewater, Texas at the Capitol Rotunda. 6/7 Maury Maverick dies in his sleep at Nix
- Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times Herald. Meets Mr. & Mrs. J.H. McCammon at Baker Hotel at 4:50 p.m. and attends public reception in hotel ballroom. Sen. Monroney phones re: Oklahoma visit. Dinner in suite with CCC, Carl Phinney, Gene Locke, Cong
- , 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
- administrative assistant, joins LBJ’s Senate staff. Walter Jenkins will work on the Senate Policy Committee staff. Warren Woodward has resigned to open a public relations firm in Dallas in partnership with Harding Lawrence. 1 lbjlibrary.org REFERENCE: LBJ
- changes on 3/23. LBJ, in New York, lunches with Time magazine editors and later meets with Newsweek editors. CTJ joins him in New York that evening and they attend The Music Man. 3/21 The Johnsons have dinner with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stanton at Club 21
- , mentsMrs.Johnsononherroleinbehalfof share a moment of mirth preceding the highway beautification awards ceremony be ti'f • g the highways of the state. Thursday afternoon au ym • ~
- , mentsMrs.Johnsononherroleinbehalfof share a moment of mirth preceding the highway beautification awards ceremony be ti'f • g the highways of the state. Thursday afternoon au ym • ~
- -American communities). Dr. Garcia contacts reporters from the Corpus Christi Caller and cables Texas senators, congressmen, military officials, Drew Pearson and Walter Winchell regarding this discrimination. The next day The New York Times carries a front
- , and the cook has recovered. . . . For the time being we seem to be getting along very well.” 4/26 On FDR’s orders, Army troops take possession of Montgomery Ward and Company after Sewell L. Avery, company chairman, and company directors refused to obey
- told Johnson of her experiences with discrimination. Leonard H. Marks, the ~irector of the United States Information Agency at the time of Johnson's presidency, was one witness to this. "When Sammy and I drive to Texas and I have to go to the bathroom
- told Johnson of her experiences with discrimination. Leonard H. Marks, the ~irector of the United States Information Agency at the time of Johnson's presidency, was one witness to this. "When Sammy and I drive to Texas and I have to go to the bathroom
- ; and (6) to broaden base of Polish and Yugoslavian governments. John Connally on USS Essex. 2/10 LBJ flies to Dallas. 2/11 LBJ goes to Austin, stays through Wednesday 2/14, sees Ida Nell Connally and takes her out on Tuesday 2/13. Yalta agreements
- in early June; LBJ supports move to give lend lease aid to Russia. 6/25 Dallas; Secretary of Agriculture, Claude R. Wickard, has breakfast with LBJ, discusses agricultural problems, FDR announces he will not apply Neutrality Act against the Soviet Union
- , Texas to Norris City, Illinois. 1/26 Rayburn appoints LBJ member of the Board of Visitors of the Naval Academy. CTJ (Lady Bird Johnson) announces purchase of KTBC. Station operates only during the day and shares time with UT, has no network affiliation
- researchers. Not intended to be complete or definitive. discoverlbj.org 10/6 Flies to Dallas this morning with CTJ, Thornberry, MMW to see the Speaker in Baylor Hospital; returns to Ranch, then to Austin for dinner given by Frank Erwin in honor
- to allow pasture greater time to recover from the drought, and would instruct the Agriculture Department to give assistance in providing cottonseed cake feed. 1/14 Combined Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees open hearings
- received his orders. 5/1 Washington: LBJ writes handwritten will leaving all to CTJ, witnessed by Mary Rather and O. J. Weber. That evening LBJ flew from Washington to New Orleans, then Houston. 5/2 LBJ drives to Austin. 5/3 LBJ flies to Dallas, L.A
- Aunt Effie dies on New Year’s night. 1/3 80th Congress convenes, controlled by Republicans for first time in fourteen years. Joseph Martin elected speaker of the House. Proceedings televised for first time. 1/4 Stag party for E.H. Perry at Driskill
- 1945 12/26/45 LBJ (Lyndon Johnson) goes to Austin intending to spend only ten days, part of which he spends in Dallas with Speaker Rayburn. January 1/8 Stag party honoring Sam Rayburn is scheduled at summer cabin on the shores of Lake Texoma. LBJ
- it to you. many of the other sources included Time Life magazine from those years, and the books First Dogs, Presidential Pets and Margaret Trumans White House Pets. On Feb 15, 2011, at 3:41 PM, Bess & Tyler Abell wrote: Jennifer You said in an email you
- it to you. many of the other sources included Time Life magazine from those years, and the books First Dogs, Presidential Pets and Margaret Trumans White House Pets. On Feb 15, 2011, at 3:41 PM, Bess & Tyler Abell wrote: Jennifer You said in an email you
- sent this stO('yto my good pal. Al Spivak of UPI. SOIM time ago it is an account of one of L8Js great political trips, New Or1eans.1964 that I never got published.The trip coincided with the famous Lady Bird Special. LB j took the (ace lS$UI head oc,, I
- sent this stO('yto my good pal. Al Spivak of UPI. SOIM time ago it is an account of one of L8Js great political trips, New Or1eans.1964 that I never got published.The trip coincided with the famous Lady Bird Special. LB j took the (ace lS$UI head oc,, I
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- the world's, major powers. By all the good old rules of political reaction, these events should have strengthened President Johnson in his 1964 election run. In times of crisis, U.S. voters ordinarily flock to the cause of the man in office. Johnson, who
- the world's, major powers. By all the good old rules of political reaction, these events should have strengthened President Johnson in his 1964 election run. In times of crisis, U.S. voters ordinarily flock to the cause of the man in office. Johnson, who
- whn go through a big wedding. We ,vt:'nt from town to town looking for an nrcn town hall or a justice of the reace." Although Mrs. Abell ha~ been working [or '.1-lrs. Johnson since l'.?60. \\'llen she was a part-time pri·ca,c scrrrtary. she's looking
- whn go through a big wedding. We ,vt:'nt from town to town looking for an nrcn town hall or a justice of the reace." Although Mrs. Abell ha~ been working [or '.1-lrs. Johnson since l'.?60. \\'llen she was a part-time pri·ca,c scrrrtary. she's looking
Reference File, "Saluting"
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- , be encouraged Ills : "Oxford University isn't the best place to f•11&,Cessor to do the same. President George •learn American 'military habits," teased ;_Jlush happily obliged~ In January 1989, \Time magazin~/·:'Word is that President ~ ~~en the.twomen parted
Reference File, "Saluting"
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- , be encouraged Ills : "Oxford University isn't the best place to f•11&,Cessor to do the same. President George •learn American 'military habits," teased ;_Jlush happily obliged~ In January 1989, \Time magazin~/·:'Word is that President ~ ~~en the.twomen parted
Reference File, "Camp David"
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- Texa■• Pre ■ idellt Jolm■ oa, a• all Pre ■ ident• before him, mu■t• becau ■ e of th• pre ■■ur•• of hi• oUlc•• take ■ ome time to relas la a ■urrOW1dln1 which l■ re ■Uul to him. Ia the ca■• of Pre ■ ident Joba■oa, tbi■ i■ hi ■ home ta Tema.a. Pre