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Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Acceptance of Book, 'The Living White House,' the White House, Washington, DC, 11/28/1966" (Item)
  • of Ameri~ans everywhere, an exciting advance gUt. Tome personally, this is a very we lcome p!'esent., For this book, The Living White House, is the fulfillment of an idea that has long been close to my heart. Many millions of visitors have made the public
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Opening of University of Texas Round-Up Showcase, 3/30/1966" (Item)
  • what I have observed universities all over our nation doing -- moving into a central, pivotal r ole i!l the life of the local community, the state, and the nation. Themas Jefferson, whose name is imperishably associated with the University of Virginia
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, American Road Builders Association, Denver, Colorado, 2/23/1966" (Item)
  • FO~ RELEASE UPON DELIVERY WEDNESDA Y, FEBRUARY 23, 196.6 -12:30 P.M. {MST) R::MARKS BY 10..RS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON AM=RICAN ROAD BUILDERS ASSOCIATION DENVER, COLORADO Senator -- r:'lembers of the American Road Builders Association: The Preside
  • Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, American Road Builders Association, Denver, Colorado, 2/23/1966"
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)
  • nation and had been forced to the gloomy conclusions that the _.\merican people do not merely tolerate ugliness, but have a positive passion for it. I cannot agree with Mr . Mencken, but l do think that we -- as a nation - - have j_uGt begun to accept
  • 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"
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, University of Alabama and American Association of University Women Leadership Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2/25/1966" (Item)
  • FOR RELEASE UPON DELIVERY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ZS, 1966 -- Z:OO p. m. CST REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON UNVIERSITY OF ALABAMA AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ZS, 1966 Dr. Rose
  • Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, University of Alabama and American Association of University Women Leadership Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2/25/1966"
Press release, "Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's Remarks at Ground-Breaking Ceremonies for Filene Center Auditorium, Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts, 5/22/1968" (Item)
  • , are both splendid gifte to the people of the United States. They come to us from a lady who has devoted her life to the advancement of the performing arts throughout our great country. The beautiful and imaginative building for which we break ground today
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson on Arrival in Atlantic City, N.J, 8/26/1964" (Item)
  • and all the Convention activities th e se past few days . I can 1t tell you how grateful the President and I are for the hospitality you and the people of New J e rsey have given the Democrats of this Nation. My advance ag e nt was Luci and she has
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
  • Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, National Wildlife Federation Conference Banquet, Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC, 1/11/1966"
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House Reception Unveiling the New White House China, 5/9/1968" (Item)
  • . The wildflowers also reflect our contemporary concern for con­ servation and beautification -- an attempt by so many people to protect our Nation' s natural r esources and to l eave a bettex legacy for our future generations. So it is with a sense of pride
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dedication of American Museum of Immigration - Statue of Liberty, 5/17/1968" (Item)
  • . For it symbolizes -- and the musewn of immigration we dedicate symbolizes -- the ~ start that millions of people received in this c ountry. The exhibits here remind us of what we as-a people have been. They :remind us that America was the willing recipient
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson 'Salute to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson' Luncheon Given by Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, Deshler Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, 9/18/1964" (Item)
  • who discovered America." Columbus is a discovery for me and a delightful one -- even though 1 do feel at home with you because 1 know you as good. hard­ working Democrats -- through the people you send to Washington. And, they are your admirers I
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Dedicating the Sylvania Recreation Area, Ironwood, Michigan, 9/22/1967" (Item)
  • school and feel tbat carpet of pine needles underfoot, to be startled by a rabbit jumping out, to corne upon a clump of viol ets by a stream. Wbat bas been done to obtain Sylvania for the people is symbolic ci.. a nation that care s enough about our
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at a Meeting to Discuss Formation of a Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, 2/11/1965" (Item)
  • •• a showcase of beauty on the Mall making it magnificent national landscape worthy of the American people -- and usable by the American people. 1 hope this project will excite the interest of all of us here and s ON the seeds oi similar projects throughout
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Dedication of Glen Canyon Dam, Page, Arizona, 9/22/1966" (Item)
  • wonders for the second tim-e. This is a unique kind of country, and 1 don't have to tell you, it's !!1 kind of country. The beauty of the sculptured earth of the Colorado Plateau country is one that alters with the light and sky. Its coloring
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Alexandria, Virginia, 10/6/1964" (Item)
  • -- of a special brand of gentility and coui·te sy. I am even more proud of the new South - - the glistening new skylines of its cities - - the spirit of growth -- the signs of prosperity both in t h e factory and on the farm. There are so many advances
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, National Convention of American Home Economics Association, Detroit, Michigan, 6/24/1964" (Item)
  • , , ,"~o' w RELEASE AFT ER 6:30 P. M. WEDNESDAY , JUNE 24, 1964 Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Johnson THE WHITE HOUSE REMARKS BY MRS. LYNDON B$ JOHNSON NATIONAL CONVENTION OF AMERICAN HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION DETROIT, MICHIGAN-JUNE
  • Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, National Convention of American Home Economics Association, Detroit, Michigan, 6/24/1964"
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Nebraska State Conference on Natural Beauty, Lincoln, Nebraska, 6/15/1966" (Item)
  • life better. They assure me Nebraskans will continue tbeir lead in the Nation's natural beauty movernent. For all Americans, that rnovernent is advancing from the countryside to the cityscapes and roadsides--wbere people congregate, and where
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, YWCA National Convention Cleveland, Ohio, 4/20/1964" (Item)
  • . I think too of a service at the National Cathedral where I stood in solemn attendance at your World Fellowship Service as young women in colorful costumes from 70 countries marched by proudly carrying their flag. E veryone sensed .the inopiration
  • Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, YWCA National Convention Cleveland, Ohio, 4/20/1964"
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Reception for Delegates to Urban America Conference, 9/12/1966" (Item)
  • -- and where -- do young people, ar1d mothers, and little children, and weary executives use their precious hours of leisure time ? A little over a year ago, some of you wèze here for the White House Conference on Natural Beauty which was called by my huaband
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Middlebury College Commencement Exercises, Middlebury, Vermont, 6/12/1967" (Item)
  • well•••••• my husband. He has been a working protester most of his life -- protesting the injustice of man to man, of nation to nation, objecting to the lack of schools for some of our people, the lack of job opportunities for the less fortunate poor
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Valdosta, Georgia, 10/8/1964" (Item)
  • income of only $186 a y ear to this new time in which Georgia 1s per capita income exceeds $1800. Just since 1960, it has gone up $255 and that 's $ 23 more than the national average. I think 1 can speak truly and proudly of the advances in the economy
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Women Doers Luncheon on 'What Citizens Can Do to Improve the Health of the American Child' - the White House, 4/2/1968" (Item)
  • bills in health -- brought into being b y my husband , the Co~gress, and the Department of Health, Education a nd Welfare. They are real landmarks in the bealth of our nation familfar to all of you: especially Medicare for older people, Medicaid for poor
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Presentation of Heart Volunteer Award - the White House, 2/16/1967" (Item)
  • example is an inspiration to them and to the young people of our nation. In conferring this award upon you, I wish you and all other Heart volunteers God-speed. # # #
Press release, "Address of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Yale Political Union, New Haven, Connecticut, 10/9/1967" (Item)
  • of junk; to landscape and plant. Today, that gully is a park -- an outdoor living room where old people sit and young people play. - z­ MORE 1 ,· .. We began beautüication with flowers. because somehow a splash of color is quickly seen
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 10/27/1964" (Item)
  • Rayburn school. This part of the world is a better place because Jim Trimble is here. I'm very happy to be here today on the Fort Smith National Historic site -- another of Jim Trimble's projects -- surrounded by my g ood friends, your Senators John
Press release, "Remarks of the President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Dedication of Eufaula Dam, Eufaula, Oklahoma, 9/25/1964" (Item)
  • contribution to our country -- and I want to say on behalf of all the people of this Nation that we, the people of the United States, are deeply in the debt of the people of Okl ahoma for the quality o f the men that they send to the United States Cong ress. I
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Western Carolina College, Asheville, North Carolina, 3/14/1967" (Item)
  • eighteen major rneasures to advance education -- not for s om e - - b'.it for all Americans. There is nothing new or radical about that idea. The concept of national help for education is visible in the Land Ordin.ance of 1735; in the Land Grant College Act
Press release, "Text of Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at Convocation, Texas Womans University, on Receipt of Doctor of Laws Degree, 3/31/1964" (Item)
  • , it will be hard to set a limit to the achievements and opportunities that await our women graduates. May they always provide an example of responsible citizenship, shrinking from no burden that is essential to the advancement of our national welfare, but imposing
Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 5/21/1964 (Thursday) (Item)
  • and Frances L ew ine, whom I think are p ra ctica lly twins; M a rie Smith of the Post; Isabelle Shelton of the Star; Eleanor P o llock of the Philadelphia Bulletin; and Nan Robertson, who w rote such good color s to rie s in the New Y o rk T im es about
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Little Rock, Arkansas, 10/27/1964" (Item)
  • newly arrived diplomatic families with the ma.rve ls of tb.e s upermarkets and the m ysteries of tl-..e coin machines in the laundromats, as well as showing them the glistening white Capitol and the splendid National Gallery of A rt . And they have given
Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 1/10/1969 (Friday) (Item)
  • . Per's for a shampoo and set. Desk work these days is happily sprinkled with pictures for autographing. Because the end of our Administration is near at hand, people in the government, people in the White House, old friends far and wide are sending
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 10/24/1964" (Item)
  • oman from trade union rank s, Esther Peterson, As s istant Secr e tary of Labor, to be bis Consume r Advisor. We are proud to have her here today and always, to protect our interest as the nation 1s largest consumers. For if you, your g ove rnment ~nd
Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/30/1964 (Thursday) (Item)
  • by the go vern o rs conferen ce jointly, with the national go vern o rs association of Japan and the State Department. T a ll, s e v e ra l-tim e s -g o v e rn o r of D elaw are, E lb e rt C a r v e ll, who’ d made s e v e r a l trips to Japan
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson to National Council of State Garden Clubs and American Forestry Association, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 9/7/1965" (Item)
  • C· - ~· :: • ·' ·1 ?..Ui.1tR1\S 3Y. i'~fl . !,YNDON B. ,JOHNSON ... TO ~~A'l'IC ~'.A1 ~UVHCIL OF STATE GA~.DEN ~\!·~F.ICAi\J FO?.ES'i.'RY ASSOCI ATION CLUBS .!UID J:~r;~·:~;);·! ~OTJ? : \'1"!01'1It~G '. ?n.c..nk you fer asking me 2
  • Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson to National Council of State Garden Clubs and American Forestry Association, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 9/7/1965"
Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 6/11/1967 (Sunday) (Item)
  • Natural resources and national parks
  • Breakfast; to Calvin Coolidge home, Plymouth; clean water project; National Historic Landmark plaque placed; John Coolidge tour of home; to First Congregational Church & Woodstock Historical Association; ride through Woodstock in 1911 Stanley
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)
  • that the colonists lived among have not been lost. They are now recorded in these two volumes. The very existence of these water colors is evidence of the foresight of the men who set out to explore these wild and unknown lands -- and the faith of the Queen who sent
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. L. B. Johnson at Swedish Celebration at Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 6/28/1964" (Item)
  • gotten to join some of those families' picnics I might have gotten a good bite of Swedish food. fee l I have seen a very colorful, strong , wonder­ fu l thread that goes into making up the fabric of America , and, therefore , I understand Minnesota better
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson at the Presentation of 'Wildflowers of the United States', 9/16/1966" (Item)
  • that entice him to learn more. There is a thirst and appetite in this country to learn more about our land and its bounty of wildflowers. We are grateful to Mrs. Rockefeller and to this organization for making possible the magni­ ficent color plates
Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Opening Night of the Metropolitan Opera House Special Television Program --Bell Telephone Hour, 9/25/1966" (Item)
  • great artists who made the Metropolitan one of the great cornpanies of the world. The new building is breathtaldng. I am enchanted by the Chagall murale which comb ine fantaey and delicacy of coloring. Marc Chagall bas said that they are an expression
Press release, "Remarks of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson on the Occasion of Tulip and Daffodil Plantings, Charles Young Elementary School, Washington, DC, 11/18/1966" (Item)
  • them in abundance in window boxes in the front of practically every home, in gardens, in the streets, and the roads approaching the towns 0 W e have much to learn from the people of the Netherlands. Like the people of your country, Mr. Ambassador