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Folder, "Beautification Meeting - April 28, 1967," White House Social Files, Beautification Files, Box 3 (Item)

morning. 11 You know, I think one thing.that has happened 12 to me, 13 in Washington, is that I see with new eyes; I get a keener 14 enjoyment every time I see that splash of scarlet and 15 yellow where the tulips have gone in ~ little square

Folder, "Beautification Summary - The Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, 1965 - 1968," White House Social Files, Beautification Files, Box 22 (Item)

in the White House, their bus tours and award ceremonies, have flowed the plans, incentives, donations, and inspiration that have brought a new look to the city. They operated without by-laws or organization chart and became a rallying point for everything from

Folder, "[A Report from Lawrence Halprin & Associates to Mrs Johnson's Committee for A More Beautiful Capital January 1967]," White House Social Files, Beautification Files, Box 2 (Item)

, and winner of an American Institute of Architects Gold Me.d al for "distinguished achievement i n an a11 i e d fie 1d . '' A native of New York City who studied at Cornell University, the University of Wisconsin, and Harvard University, he spent two years