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Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1956" (Item)

at a dinner sponsored by the Women’s National Press Club to welcome members of Congress back to Washington. 1/5 The Democratic Policy Committee clears the controversial natural gas bill for Senate consideration by mid-month. Already passed by the House

Oral history transcript, Vann Kennedy, interview 1 (I), 11/xx/1968, by Paul Bolton (Item)

young man. This launched his career as a national figure. B: Now, to go forward a few years, in 1948 when Mr. Johnson ran for the United States Senate, at that time you were secretary for the [State] Democratic Executive Committee, is that right? K
Biographical information; Jimmie Allred; Franklin Roosevelt's court packing plan and LBJ's 1938 election; tabulating primary election votes and the work of the state Democratic Executive Committee; administration of the Democratic party in Texas

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

despite considerable opposition; LBJ tries to telephone FDR on Tuesday night, but Bill Kittrell tied up the phone line. 7/25 FDR signs “Two Ocean” Navy Bill. August 8/1 FDR selects Edward Flynn as chairman of the Democratic National Committee

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1952" (Item)

to be complete or definitive. discoverlbj.org leaves for a routine checkup at Mayo Clinic and for treatment of a bronchial condition. 1/16 First organizational meeting of the Democratic National Committee at the Mayflower Hotel. 1/21 Price Daniel announces

Record copy, Speech Before Fund Raising Dinner, Democratic Advisory Committee of Texas, Whitney, Texas, 11/21/55 (Item)

if it is based upon genuine concern for the needs of all Americans. During the Fall recess I have been in contact with Demo~ratic leaders throughout the Nation, including practically all of the men being considered for the Democratic nomination. I am grateful
Record copy, Speech Before Fund Raising Dinner, Democratic Advisory Committee of Texas, Whitney, Texas, 11/21/55

Oral history transcript, Dorothy V. Bush, interview 1 (I), 2/13/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

College for Women in 1937, and became active in Democratic politics . Then in the 1940s, you became the first woman secretary of the Democratic National Committee, and secretary of the Democratic National Conventions--both since 1944 . Bu : That's right
Biographical information; first meeting with LBJ; admiration of Rayburn; women in South for VP Johnson; Paul Butler; Democratic Advisory Councilom 1948, 1960, 1968 campaigns and conventions; Southern train trip; Mrs. Johnson as a campaigner

Folder, "Notes and Transcripts of Johnson Conversations, 1951," Pre-Presidential Telephone Conversations and Meetings, Box 1 (Item)

committee hold of the Air Force now) -- we don't you should either /4/.f attention to the committee have a very few Democrats feel it is their duty to (I am trying to get --- we don't make allegations until we have confronted the individuals involved

Oral history transcript, Chris Dixie, interview 1 (I), 3/23/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

Democrats thought at that time. G: Did he at all want to work out a deal with the liberal Democrats here in Texas that he would name the national Democratic committeeman and committeewoman and let them select the state executive committee, and when

Oral history transcript, Byron G. Skelton, interview 1 (I), 10/15/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

in line with being loyal to the party. A motion was made that he be removed as national committeeman from Texas and that I be elected in his place. That motion carried, and so my name was certified to the Democratic National Committee as having
First meeting LBJ in 1948; certification of the election; vote contest; Allan Shivers; Sam Rayburn; Governor Stevenson’s campaign in Texas; Democratic Organizing Committee; Rayburn’s influence in Texas Party; Democratic Advisory Council; 1956

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

Democratic senators choice committee assignments in return for their vote on LBJ’s filibuster proposal. Scripps-Howard newsman Vance Trimble writes a story about relatives on the payrolls of members of Congress. Similar stories throughout the year result

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1955" (Item)

to help cover the cost of the raise. Both LBJ and Rayburn announce that they favor the pay raise but question the need for a postal increase. Minority Leader Knowland expresses his concern to reporters that the Democratic National Committee

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 5/12/1966 (Item)

National Archives 5:41 Left Archives 5:48 To White House 8:56 w/ President left White House and visited American Jewish Committee Convention at Shoreham Hotel and Democratic Congressional Club. Democratic Fundraising Dinner at Armory 10:43 w/ President

Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

. Rule granted. House floor next session. 3. National Flood Insurance. In conference. Agreement unlikely this session. 4. . Truth in Lending. Passed Senate •. Awaiting a rule • . Rules Committee adjourned until next session. s. Election Reform. Passed
Folder, "December 5, 1967 - 8:10 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leaders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1

Oral history transcript, Kenneth M. Birkhead, interview 1 (I), 1/10/1970, by T.H. Baker (Item)

it actually than pretty much what I had read in the newspapers and the kind of gossip you picked up around the Democratic National Committee and the White House. I had no personal knowledge of it. Ba: Do you know if Mr. Truman interested himself
[For interviews 1 and 2] First meeting with LBJ in 1948; Thomas C. Henning, Jr.; Joseph R. McCarthy; Senator Earle Clements; Senate Campaign Committee; Walter Jenkins; George Reedy; John Connally; Eisenhower inauguration; LBJ's organization

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

of 13-member special committee created to frame a national policy on space. Democratic members of the space group include LBJ, who is expected to be its chairman, Russell, Green, McClellan, Magnuson, Anderson, and Symington. Republican members include

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 8/22/1961 (Item)

) meeting in Sen Mansfield's office Joe Kilgore and Homer Cazamias John Bailey Cordell Moore Sen Dirksen General Clay Speaker Bobby Ramsey Clark Bill Moyers George Brown (Houston) Reception given by National Demo Committee for Democratic Senators

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 5/22/1962 (Item)

:50a 4. 12:00n 5. 1:00p 6. 6:45p 7. 7:45p The White House for Leadership breakfast meeting. With President and Mrs. Kennedy, greeted Democratic Women on White House lawn. Congressman Roberts to present Judge Hall, his successor in Texas Senate. Opened

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

did. I am proud to be on this platform with Governor Russell, and his wife, my g ood friend, Virginia. And you know a Democratic victory means that Mendel Rivers will become Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The President served for eight

Record copy, Remarks, Democratic Convention, Spokane, Washington, 5/28/60 (Item)

people. (more) -5There is only one Wall Street but there are hundreds of Spokanes and Seattles in the nation. The Democratic Party is the responsible Party. The Party for all the people. NATURAL RESOURCES The next subject I 1d like to mention is our
Record copy, Remarks, Democratic Convention, Spokane, Washington, 5/28/60

Vice-President's Daily Diary entry, 6/28/1962 (Item)

of Jack Brown of the National Democratic Committee. Opened Senate. Telephone conversation with George Reedy. Hosted luncheon for 13 Democratic candidates for the Senate and others, including Senators Smathers, Hartke , Clark, Johnston, Hickey, Bible

Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2 (Item)

WITHDRAWAL SHEET -(PRESIDENTIAL .L IB·R_ARIES) -- JANUARY 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Speaker John McCormack Congressman Hale Boggs Senator Robert Byrd Joseph Califano Barefoot Sanders Postmaster General 0 ·1Brien
Folder, "January 23, 1968 - 8:30 a.m. Democratic Congressional Leadership," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 2

Folder, "The Message - Vol. II [1 of 2]," Transportation Department, Legislative Background and Domestic Crises File, Box 2 (Item)

Democrats fi'+J~ for for against Republicans _7.,__ House Government Democrats Committee f Contacted Republicans Operations OF TRANSPORTATION J'{ . Membershie Democrats DEPARTMENT -------- against Total against Operations ---- Committee

Oral history transcript, John Sparkman, interview 2 (II), 6/9/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was he able to muster a majority on that? S: Well, a lot of personal work was done. worked with them. I The Democratic majority in general on the Housing Committee worked with them. G: Lyndon worked with them. And we got them. Can you recall any

President's Daily Diary entry, 12/19/1966 (Item)

. A primary point to be raised is the suggestion that in the consideration of any reorganizatio n of the Democratic National Committee that 3 Governors be invited to meet on an ex officio basis with the national committee or its executive committee so

Folder, "[March 5, 1968 - President's Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Conference Report, left over from last session . . . controversial, but a major conservation success if enacted. "We hope the leadership will be able to muster solid Democratic support for it on the floor," the President said. Congress man Albert replied

Oral history transcript, Walter Jenkins, interview 3 (III), 9/23/1976, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

generally about the Johnson Rule and his new policy of placing frestunan senators on major committees. J: Right. Up until Johnson became majority leader, it was most conman for a new Democratic senator to receive two minor committees and not any major
More detailed recollections of the majority leadership; the Policy Committee; Wayne Morse; Robert Taft; nature of bipartisanship under Eisenhower Administration; William Knowland and Hawaii and Alaska statehood

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1949" (Item)

a reception honoring President and Mrs. Truman and their daughter Margaret at the Wardman Park Towers given by Secretary and Mrs. Snyder, and a reception for the Democratic National Committee hosted by Senator McGrath. To facilitate peace negotiations, Chiang

Oral history transcript, George Pazianos, interview 1 (I), 8/30/1989, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

: To what extent was there a bipartisan equity in the committee? The Democrats controlled the committee, but-- P: I think what occurred was--I'm trying to remember. It must have been in 1964 when the--or was it 1966--I'm trying to remember when
Biographical information; Labor and Public Welfare Committee staff and their areas of expertise; Lister Hill's work as chair of the committee; bipartisanship on the committee; committee response to Great Society legislation, especially relating

Oral history transcript, Margaret (Mrs. Jack) Carter, interview 1 (I), 8/19/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

, but he was a rich man and a loyal Democrat who had enough sophistication and enough decency to represent Texas presentably on the [Democratic] National Committee. And if he could go with Mrs. Randolph, she knew what was the right liberal thing to do
Background in politics and participating in the New Deal; Democratic party state machinery in Texas; 1956 Democrat Party convention; role of Texas Democrats in national conventions and elections

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1944" (Item)

-elected. Senate votes to override the veto the next day. 2/26 Democrats meet Saturday night at Hotel Adolphus, call for continuation of national Democratic leadership, lash out at Republicans. Headline speaker: Robert E. Hannegan, chairman of Democratic

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1954" (Item)

with that on the tidelands during the 1952 campaign.” He also reports that Ralph Yarborough was in town and he is almost certain that Shivers will run for governor and that overtures have been made to the Democratic National Committee to have Shivers recognized as the leader

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 27 (XXVII), 9/23/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

and there were others, I guess. It was developing into a contest and the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee had or would receive a recommendation from the titular head of the party, which should resolve this. Hubert Humphrey would make known
again with Kapenstein, Maddock, and Claude Desautels; Fred Harris' resignation as chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Colonel Jake Arvey's request that O'Brien not comment publicly on the resignation; the DNC executive committee's

Oral history transcript, Margaret Mayer Ward, interview 2 (II), 4/22/1981, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

problems with the Democratic Party with Paul Butler. But by that time, I don't think the Democratic Advisory Committee, or whatever Butler called it--well, it was prominent; it was noisy in Texas. The people who were aligned with Butler, they were raucous
conventions; LBJ's reluctance to get involved in state conventions; LBJ's involvement in the 1954 state Democratic conventions and appointment of national Democratic committee members and Democratic Executive Committee members; LBJ's relationships with Price

Oral history transcript, Earle C. Clements, interview 2 (II), 12/6/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. But of course, not that they defeated a lot of his legislation, but most of Eisenhower's legislation that he presented was rewritten by Democratic committees, except in 1953 and 1954 when it was a very slim Republican majority. It was a 49-47 majority
[For interviews 1 and 2] First impressions of LBJ; LBJ's visits to Kentucky Derby; the McCarthy censure; LBJ's powers of persuasion; LBJ's speaking engagements for Democratic candidates; 1960 campaign; how LBJ became VP candidate; Social Security

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1953" (Item)

Pickford, who is starting a nationwide savings bond drive. April 4/1 LBJ attends a stag dinner of the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee at the Mayflower. 4/5 LBJ makes the first in a series of regular monthly television

Folder, "CQ - HUD," Department of Housing and Urban Development 1965 Files, Legislative Background and Domestic Crises File, Box 1 (Item)

y • M-4JOR LECIS£,4TION-EDUC,4TIOJY ,4/VD rJIELl"-4RE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING APPROVED HR 6927 •• Reported, amended, by House Government Operations Committee (H Rept 337) May 11, 1965. • Passed, amended, by the House by a 217-184 roll-call vote

Folder, "[April 2, 1968 - 8:42 a.m. Congressional Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Committee is on schedule. of its proposed reporting dates is attached. A copy - 4 w After the Easter recess there will be only a little over three months before Congress recesses for the national conventions. So, it is very important

Record copy, Statement of Democratic Leader Johnson to the Meeting of the Democratic Conference, 1/7/58 (Item)

STATEMENT OF DEMOCRATIC LEADER LYNDON B. JOHNSON TO THE MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE ON JANUARY 7, 1958. Members of the Conference: For this presentation in two parts. this morning, I shall divide my own remarks I shall, briefly
Record copy, Statement of Democratic Leader Johnson to the Meeting of the Democratic Conference, 1/7/58

Oral history transcript, Lawrence F. O'Brien, interview 30 (XXX), 11/4/1987, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the Democratic National Committee the center of the campaign, as I was campaign chairman and also national committee chairman. 2 LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781
1972 discussions with George McGovern regarding whether or not O'Brien should remain Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman; O'Brien's role as national chairman of McGovern's campaign; Gary Hart's campaign experience and view of O'Brien's role

Oral history transcript, Harry C. McPherson, interview 9 (IX), 2/7/1986, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

of close. The Republicans were okay, but if you had a big Democratic majority, then the ratio on the committee would become heavily tilted to the Democrats, and what had seemed like a comfortable majority might begin to give way. And you could get a couple

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