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Oral history transcript, Lindy Boggs, interview 1 (I), 2/15/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

time that they were away from us, so that one I remember quite vividly. G: Of course, LBJ went to the Senate. I was going to ask you if you ever had an opportunity to observe the relationship between Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn. B: Most
Boggs' earliest memories of the Johnsons in 1941; LBJ's World War II military service; LBJ's 1948 Senate election; socializing with the Johnsons and Sam Rayburn; Boggs' and Rayburn's interaction during the 1960 presidential campaign kick-off; how

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1951" (Item)

McCormack meet with Truman at 10:45 a.m. Truman had just held a meeting with General Eisenhower, who is leaving today for Europe. Luci and Lynda host a birthday party for Speaker Rayburn during the afternoon. That evening the Speaker and Miss Lou Rayburn

Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 5/16/1964 (Saturday) (Item)

of the stables and the dairy barn, and the Huntland lManor house in the distance. And fin ally across to the pond - the one where Sam Rayburn used to fish. Now there is a little boat there, and Lu ci had gone out and had such fun with Beth and her agents

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Fort Worth, Texas, 10/19/1964" (Item)

House to the courthouse, because I believe - - like Speaker Sam ,Rayburn used to sa y - - that it is the party that cares about people . You know better than anyone else in the U.S . the experience L yndon has - - 2 4 years in the Congress, three years

Oral history transcript, Nadine Brammer Eckhardt, interview 2 (II), 3-21-84//19, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

that Bob Eckhardt always credited Mr. Rayburn with killing big city liberal organization. I've forgotten how Bob perceived that. But at any rate, I know when I married Bob he was very anti-Lyndon Johnson. G: Was it a result of the 1956 [fight]? E: Yes
Why LBJ hired Eckhardt; Allan Shivers; Sam Rayburn; downplaying LBJ’s heart attack in 1955; how Eckhardt’s opinion of LBJ improved; the Southern Manifesto; LBJ’s public vs. private opinions.

Oral history transcript, Melvin C. Winters, interview 5 (V), 3/18/1987, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

it in there. I remember that. G: In October I have a note that Speaker [Sam] Rayburn went into the hospital, I guess with his final illness. He was in Dallas, and LBJ went up to see him. Did you see the Speaker on any of those trips? W: No. I went to his
in Washington, D.C.; Hurricane Carla in September 1961; Bashir Ahmad, the camel driver; Cantinflas' visit to the Ranch; Sam Rayburn's death and funeral; Tommy Taylor's heart attack; LBJ's resentment of the Eastern/Harvard establishment; LBJ's lack of contentment

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

all those people when they were mixed with so many other people. M: Did he seem to be good friends with Sam Rayburn? C: Why, of course. LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral

Oral history transcript, Brooks Hays, interview 1 (I), 10/5/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

through various other channels, but I would say it's definitely a minority of the membership that systematically cultivates broad friendships. F: Was Congressman Johnson known as Sam Rayburn's boy in those days, or did that come after he moved
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Biographical information; LBJ’s philosophy on leaks; Sam Rayburn; John Rankin insulting to all; Eisenhower appointed Hays to TVA in 1959; Fair Employment Practices Commission; Fulbright; Faubus and Arkansas Central High School fiasco; "Southern

Oral history transcript, Robert Oliver, interview 2 (II), 11/29/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

. At that time Mr . It was his bill . Rayburn was very much interested in the bill . They were his constituents, and he felt that the oil industry was important to the state of Texas . I was opposing the legislation as a representative of organized labor

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 72, January 2000," LBJ Library (Item)

assassination. It was one of the greatest stories she ever covered, she declared, "a,

Oral history transcript, Walter Jenkins, interview 15 (XV), 8/30/1984, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

about this Newsweek piece. First of al 1 > the substance of course is that Mr. Johnson had to come to Sam Rayburn's rescue because Rayburn was aging and evidently not able to stay on top of things> according to the article. Do you recall instances
Recollections from 1955 on legislative matters; Price Daniel; Drew Pearson; interstate highway bill; Quemoy and Matsu; Styles Bridges; the Capehart Amendment; minimum wage; McCarthy Amendment on Geneva talks; Rayburn and LBJ; purchase of stations

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

the very great Sam Rayburn . of all times . Mr . Rayburn was one of my very favorite people Actually I would say that one of the main reasons that I was asked originally to become the secretary of the Democratic National Committee is because of my
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

Oral history transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, interview 35 (XXXV), 3/8/1991, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

with the Speaker's birthday, Sam Rayburn's, which was, I think, the sixth of January and always heralded by a big party, most often given--well, there were many parties for the Speaker celebrating his birthday, but always a very important one given by Dale
Social events of the 1950s; Senator Theodore Francis Green; Sam Rayburn; Senator Walter George; Herbert Hoover; Lady Bird Johnson's miscarriages in 1954; the political situation in Vietnam in 1954; the Texas governor's race between Allan Shivers

Oral history transcript, Leslie Carpenter, interview 1 (I), 2/6/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

was-- C: As you well know, Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn threw Texas votes to Kennedy on the second ballot. They went for Albert Gore the first time. Not because they were for Kennedy, but because they hated Estes Kefauver so much. I don't mean hated
Personal observations of LBJ and JFK before their White House years, especially LBJ in the congress; LBJ's Senate campaigns; the 1960 campaign; "Whistle Stop" campaign of Lady Bird; the Bobby Baker scandal; Rayburn-LBJ relationship; LBJ

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

proceeded. B: I was not present at that convention, but I have heard that when Sam Rayburn got up to protest the taking of the furniture, somebody took the chair that he had been sitting on. K: Did you ever hear that story? No, I never heard that one; I
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
of LBJ and Sam Rayburn among Texas Democrats; federal vs. state affairs in Texas; 1956 state convention; unit rule and the two-thirds rule.

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1942" (Item)

, and Sam Houston Johnson. 4/16 LBJ arrives in Chicago by train, meets with Navy officials, re: training program at the Pier. LBJ leaves Chicago for Washington by rail. 4/17 LBJ arrives in Washington. Alternative War Activity for LBJ: Late February 2

Oral history transcript, Raymond E. Buck, interview 1 (I), 5/27/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

was the youngest administrator in America . I also met him many times through our mutual friend Sam Rayburn who had served in the Texas Legislature with his father [Sam Ealy Johnson] . The roadside parks and the other improvements that we see today gracing our

Oral history transcript, Edwin W. Pauley, interview 1 (I), 2/19/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

: Remember, I live in Los Angeles, and I know everybody here, so if you want to know who was below that, it was Sam Rayburn. F: You had pretty much of a straight shot, didn't you? P: Well, it didn't take as long to move from one place to the other. And so

Press release, "Remarks by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 10/27/1964" (Item)

folks of all you've done to provide parks, college s and water projects during your long legislative career. As a Texan, the highest compliment I can pay you -- and I do want to pay you a high compliment -- is to say you are a man of the Sam

Oral history transcript, June White, interview 1 (I), 2/17/1976, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

admired by me . Was it noticeable then that he had several mentors like Sam Rayburn and Senator Alvin Wirtz? W: I have only really learned about Wirtz much later . And when I was with Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson, I never really saw that Sam Rayburn

Oral history transcript, Roger W. Jones, interview 1 (I), 10/1/1968, by David G. McComb (Item)

a regard for Mr. O'Daniel, but I don't know. He may have taken no position, I don't know. M: I have read in some of the books that there was a sort of a political struggle between your uncle and Sam Rayburn in 1940 in regard to the presidential race

Oral history transcript, John T. Jones, interview 1 (I), 6/17/1969, by David G. McComb (Item)

a regard for Mr. O'Daniel, but I don't know. He may have taken no position, I don't know. M: I have read in some of the books that there was a sort of a political struggle between your uncle and Sam Rayburn in 1940 in regard to the presidential race

Reference, LBJ chronology by LBJ Library archives staff: "1941" (Item)

House of Representatives in Austin; afterwards, LBJ held meeting with O’Daniel, sounded out his intentions; O’Daniel tells him he will not run; O’Daniel announces he is naming Sam Houston’s last surviving son, General Andrew Jackson Houston, as interim

Oral history transcript, Mary Rather, interview 8 (VIII), 9/15/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

the other day, I got to wondering. You asked me if I had ever been in it, and I never was in it at the time when Mr. [Sam] Rayburn and others were in there, but I think I did see it one day, just when it was empty, you know. But it was a place where some
The "Board of Education" room where Sam Rayburn and, later, LBJ and other members of the House met to socialize and discuss legislative strategy; Rather knowing where LBJ was at all times so she could contact him if necessary; Sam Houston Johnson's

Oral history transcript, Thomas G. Corcoran, interview 1 (I), 7/26/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

, headed by Sam Rayburn of Texas, in connection with the big financial bills for fiscal reform in the SEC [Securities and Exchange Commission] and the utility field which Roosevelt was pressing. I was particularly fascinated by the Texan contingent

Oral history transcript, Nelson Rockefeller, interview 1 (I), 2/21/1974, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

? Was he simpatico with Latin America? R: He was supportive, and therefore I had to assume that he was aware. I knew Mr. Sam a lot better, I became very close to him. Of course, Lyndon was very fond of Mr. Sam, and was one of hi s strong allies
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Early contacts with LBJ as a Congressman; relationship with Sam Rayburn; service under Eisenhower and Truman; LBJ’s friendship and loyalty; comments on the office of VP; LBJ’s sensitivity; the role of governors; Rockefeller’s comments on John

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

. In the House, Charles Halleck defeats Joseph Martin for minority leader. Martin had served as the Republican leader since 1939. Rayburn is re-elected speaker. The Senate consists of 64 Democrats and 34 Republicans, including 2 senators from the new state

Newsletter, "Among Friends of LBJ, issue # 27, 1 January 1983," LBJ Library (Item)

to Mr. Rayburn about it. He thought Kennedy was going to ask me to run with him, and he said, "Don't get caught in that trap. Don't accept." 1 had told him that I had no plans and no expectation. So I told Kennedy that Rayburn was against it, and he said

Oral history transcript, Stuart Symington, interview 2 (II), 11/28/1977, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

possibly the greatest asset Lyndon Johnson had with Harry Truman was Sam Rayburn; because they both were devoted to Sam Rayburn and Sam was very devoted to Lyndon and Lyndon was very devoted to Sam. But Johnson was not particularly close to Truman, a long

Oral history transcript, Sam Houston Johnson, interview 10 (X), 3/31/1978, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

was talking to him one day. Bill White, you He said, "Sam, did you ever notice any jealousy on Rayburn's part toward Lyndon?" yes. I knew it all the time." See, Rayburn owed his job to Lyndon; Lyndon didn't owe him a damn thing. my book. I said, "Hell
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Oral history transcript, Sam Houston Johnson, interview 10 (X), 3/31/1978, by Michael L. Gillette
Sam Houston Johnson

Oral history transcript, Sam Kinch, Sr., interview 1 (I), 6/3/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] INTERVIEWEE: SAM E. KINCH, SR. INTERVIEWER: JOE B. FRANTZ More on LBJ Library oral histories: http
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Skelton; LBJ’s acceptance of VP; covered VP while in Austin; move of press from Austin to San Antonio; Eastern press; post-Presidential press conference; John Connally’s dissatisfaction for some of LBJ’s policy; off the record meetings; Sam Kinch, Jr
Kinch, Sam, Sr.
Oral history transcript, Sam Kinch, Sr., interview 1 (I), 6/3/1970, by Joe B. Frantz
Sam Kinch, Sr.

Oral history transcript, Nancy Dickerson, interview 1 (I), 8/11/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

about Hr. Johnson. Anyway, they didn't They were talking about how Sam Rayburn, the speaker, had been against Mr. Johnson taking the vice presidency. Hartin Agronsky gave that story in some detail and the other men talked. I was somewhat
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
of events of appearance of LBJ during presidential campaign and after the JFK assassination; influence of Sam Rayburn on Dickerson's career; aftermath of JFK assassination

Oral history transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, interview 11 (XI), Jan. 27-28, 1979, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

for political learning. This Texas state convention made [Sam] Rayburn the head and Lyndon the vice chairman. Myron Blalock from my home town of Marshall was the national committeeman. (Interruption) So from the spring on through the fall general election
; Charles Marsh's offer to sell properties to the Johnsons and his efforts to increase their wealth; Charles Marsh's personality; trip to Santa Fe with Alice and Margaret Brown; Sam Rayburn becoming speaker of the House; LBJ's work on the elections

Oral history transcript, Allen E. Barrow, interview 1 (I), 6/11/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

Johnson as a senator ; he considered him one of his side kicks . I think they were brought closer together, probably, through Sam Rayburn . That's why it seemed like they tied in, because they were very close . F: What was Senator Kerr's connection
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Early involvement with Senator Robert Kerr; first contact with LBJ; Sam Rayburn and Kerr; managing Kerr campaigns; Kerr's early interest in LBJ for president; LBJ's work for Oklahoma; organizing Oklahoma for LBJ; 1960 Democratic National Convention

Oral history transcript, Charles K. Boatner, interview 2 (II), 5/21/1969, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

in that way . Sam was more of the behind-the-scenes operator and I couldn't say- I never saw Rebecca really working at a meeting--Rebecca did her work as I could tell with the more organized groups like the Women's Clubs--the B&PW women, and things
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961

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

to be a very great friend of Speaker Sam Rayburn and President Truman and that he would support the Democratic Party in whatever it undertook. B: Was Mr. Rayburn directly involved in the campaign too? S: Behind the scenes. Of course, he was for Lyndon
Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
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: "1958" (Item)

would not permit budget limitations to block a request for all the military funds he personally feels necessary to gain full parity with USSR. News report says that while LBJ is advocating high level bipartisan approach to missile program, Rayburn

Oral history transcript, Jerry Holleman, interview 1 (I), 4/19/1971, by David G. McComb (Item)

in 1956. This was the year that Sam Rayburn, in his attempt to take the Democratic Party away LBJ Presidential Library http://www.lbjlibrary.org ORAL HISTORY TRANSCRIPT Lyndon B. Johnson Library Oral Histories [NAID 24617781] More on LBJ Library oral

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

Democratic vote in favor of censure. G: Before we turned on the tape you also mentioned 1952 and Sam Rayburn's role in that in the Stevenson campaign. D: That's right. Lyndon did not take very much of a forward position in the Adlai Stevenson campaign

Oral history transcript, Carroll Keach, interview 1 (I), April 1963, by Eric F. Goldman (Item)

excited about Roosevelt, wasn’t he? K: Oh, yes! G: Do you recall any of these things he said? K: No, but he did probably felt about FDR as he did toward Sam Rayburn. I have heard him comment many times on him. G: Incidentally, on Sam Rayburn, you

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