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Folder, "Schedules and lists for 1964 Whistle Stop," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • George Autry Leon Motel Raleigh Al Lujaclc, capt. Office: 296-7333 Sir Walter Hotel Home: OL -.-4794 832-7711 Bill Whittley Office: 225-6342 Sir Walter Hotel Home: 949-2357 832-7711 Durham Gary Nordheimer Office& 382-3167 Jack Tar Hotel Home
Reference File, "Whistle Stop -1964 ("Lady Bird Special," 10/6-9)" (Item)
  • to touch him. There were opposition signs too. One huge placard hekl high by tllree frowning white men in bib overall$ dectared: "BLACKBIRD GO HOME." Written in large blook letters, it was an obvious reference to President Johnson's use of "Sircf
Reference File, "Whistle Stop -1964 ("Lady Bird Special," 10/6-9)" (Item)
  • to touch him. There were opposition signs too. One huge placard hekl high by tllree frowning white men in bib overall$ dectared: "BLACKBIRD GO HOME." Written in large blook letters, it was an obvious reference to President Johnson's use of "Sircf
Folder, "Whistle Stop [1 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • involvement wives will be a four-day the South which Mrs. Johnson will from home• had whistle stop take on her own. Washington October 6 for a four-day departs Cities Charlotte, Pensacola, on the tentative Columbia, ~bile, chug Biloxi
Folder, "Entertainment - Whistle Stop," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • . to the enclosed itinerary, the following also contributed their services. Chad Mitchell Trio Stan Getz Douglas Fairbanks 'Ille New Christy Minstrels If there is any way we could be of further assistance to you, please call. Sincerely, Mrs. Barbara Keane 'Ille
Folder, "Whistle Stop Bills," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • orden subject to acceptance by the home office et Attleboro, Men. ·;J Merchandise made on special order is not subject to c:a-llotion. '-All quotations subject to changes contingent upon current COit of material, purchased for this order. strikes
Folder, "Whistle Stop [4 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • . Enroute she will stop to cut a ribbon at the Savannah Press Club in the Desoto Hotel and make a brief visit to the home of Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America.) 12:50 p.m. Depart Savannah 1:40 p. m. 1:45 p.m. Arrive Depart Jesup, Jesup
Folder, "Background on stops for Whistle Stop [2 of 2]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 12 (Item)
  • 1788. of Georgia. founded 1832. SS John Randolph, the SS SAVANNAH, sailed launched 10. First steamship ll. First Girl 12. First nuclear-powered merchant ship in the world, the NS SAVANIAH,which· made her first home port call on August 22
Oral history transcript, Leslie Carpenter, interview 1 (I), 2/6/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)
  • , sir, I do, thank you--for whatever it's worth, or for whatever I'm worth. F: You had the rather fortunate and peculiar situation of representing the constituencies of two Congressmen who were going to become president later even though they lived
Folder, "Background on stops for Whistle Stop [1 of 2]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 12 (Item)
  • . Wilson is the County Seat of Wilson County, home of Atlantic Christian College (a 4-year school offering degrees in the liberal arts). Wilson is also the home of Nash Street which is acclaimed one of the most beautiful streets in the state because of its
Folder, "Whistle Stop [5 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • , the honorary chairmen will be Senator Lister Hill and Senator John Spark.man. Directing the campaign in Mississippi is Douglas c. Wynn, Greenville attorney, who is heading up the Johnson for President organization in his stote. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Dan K
Folder, "Gimmicks - 1964 Whistle Stop," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • ,, A&:&a,R11:ae111&1: Q.u",_.-t,-f ·l ~3 C hl'ltt"' ' :tTfM II I . Die & Tool Service Charges: NON S CONDITIONS I. 2; 3; 4. OF SALE All orders ,ub!:,d to aa:ept,,nce by the home office at Attleboro, Moss. Merch•Jndise made on special order
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Norfolk, Virginia, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • of the world's best natural harbors, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel that is symbolic of all that is progressive and modern, and your handsome, new library. I would like to see the General Douglas MacArthur memo rial because, as you may know, General MacArthur
Folder, "Whistle Stop [3 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • . Johnson's of freedom'', traveling "the complete W/"lman,'' but contributes 0utdde her home as well to make place, The "woman doer" - a term coined by lvirs, Johns,m herself talents and skills and speaking view, n0t only makee her family person
Folder, "Railroad, details for 1964 Whistle Stop," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • comnru.nity supports 70 churches serving all denominations. The rails over whieh this train travels from Waycross to Thomasville, in part, are laid on what was onee known as the "Old Texas Trail". Waycross - the home of "Fat" Brinson, the world I s largest Elk
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Charleston, South Carolina, 10/7/1964" (Item)
  • peace. We share your pride in being the home port of the USS BAINBRIDGE, one of the Navy's three nuclear surface ships, and in the men who were part of its historic voyage around the world. Today, many of your husbands are working on the ALBEMARLE
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Chester, South Carolina, 10/7/1964" (Item)
  • -- anxiety because I am not used to whistle-stopping without my husband, anticipation because in the South I was coming to a region I call home. During the two days of whistle-stopping on this train, r•ve met so many wonderful people. I am not like
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • ington •s home where you feel the presence of America 1s beginnings. A day like that reminds you of Ralph Waldo Emerson's words : ''The true test of civilization is, not the census , nor the s i ze of the cities , nor the crops -- no, but the kind of man
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • am at home ther e . So this is a journey of the heart. And because I particularly wanted to see you who live along these winding railroad tracks to have a personal part in t his election because you play a personal part in our government. - l
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Wilson, North Carolina, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • escort on this whole tour of the Sc•uth, tell me Wilson is one of the loveliest towns in the South. When they go on about the long tree shade~ streets and comfortable homes, I want to get off the train and settle down. I was fascinated to learn
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Alexandria, Virginia, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • . Anxiety because 1 am not accustomed to whistle - stopping without my husband ; anticipation because 1 feel that I am r eturning to familiar territory and heading into a r egion that 1 call home . I wanted to make this trip because I am proud of the South
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Savannah, Georgia, 10/8/1964" (Item)
  • . :­ FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1964 - 11 :30 a. m. EST REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B . JOHNSON SAVANNAH, GEORGIA I am deHghted to be standing in Johnson Park. It is easy for me to fe e l at home here in the Southland. Georgia
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Waycross, Georgia, 10/8/1964" (Item)
  • is turning" because I feel at home in the Southland. Georgia strains run strong in my family and my husband's great-grandfather, Jesse Johnson lived in Oglethorpe County. I've heard it said -- and I agree -- that the South is not a matter of geography
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 10/8/1964" (Item)
  • and women home to the towns and cities of this state with a new thrust of ideas. We hope that you will put into the business and political community of Florida and your zest and intelligence. Surely a nation and a state which masters all the intricacies
Folder, "Whistle Stop [2 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • . T~-iis car's lounge space was used as a receiving area for groups of invited VIPS coming aboard the train one stop before reaching their home-area;thus after being ushered through Mrs. Johnson 1s car and into the Queen Mary, which was known
Folder, "Whistle Stop [6 of 6]," Liz Carpenter Subject Files, White House Social Files, Box 11 (Item)
  • of progress. to the goal of peace. peace, at home ahead. He is firmly • He knows or abroad, deeds. I bring your support. that neither to committed progress can be won by rash nor words or man He is a/~ you his best to dedicated But he
Folder, "Correspondence re Whistle Stop 1964," Bess Abell Files, White House Social Files, Box 34 (Item)
  • Mn. It k a mlal!J A1-ell HB/llt ~ O") .,.... FRED L. DAY M 0.. L,.J UNIVERSITY (I) COLUMBIA. PHONE: ALPINE HOME ADDRESS OF BROAD S. C. ACRES LADSON. S. C. PHONE; 2Gl!07 SU,o'4ERV1Ll.E FARM S. C. 873-7983 September 12 Dear Mrs