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with CR Smith and Mathilde. 7:15 Returned home. 5. 8:00 Dinner with guests who came up with us. Talked about going to church tomorrow -- which movie to see (gossip about Mrs. Kennedy) 6. 8:45 Saw "Rachel, Rachel." President left after five minutes. 10:45

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 5/12/1967 (Item)

minutes later, returned to the second floor via the Rose Garden and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. Recorded. Entry No. Time Activity 4. 8:55 Greeted Senator Russell at the ground floor elevator landing and walked with him to the President's office. 5. 10

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 5/18/1967 (Item)

To the Blue Room for photos with Mrs. Davis Brinkley and Mrs. Frank Wisner -then received "Friends of the Kennedy Center." To the State Dining Room for refreshments -- mixed and mingled with guests. 3:02 To the second floor. 3. 3:43 Departed the White House

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 8/6/1967 (Item)

and Senator Kennedy on TV) Nap. 2:00 More guests arrived by small boat: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Deason, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hackler, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson, Dr. Davis and his son Tim, Margaret Mayer. 2:30 Lunch inside: hamburgers. Called Pat and Luci in Nassau

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 8/8/1967 (Item)

, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Entry No. Time Activity 4:55 To the second floor. 5:07 To the South Grounds. 5:10 Returned to the second floor. 5:15 Once again to the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden for interview with Hugh Sidey of Time. 5:45 To the first

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 9/1/1967 (Item)

-- talked with Lynda. Worked with Ashton. Looked at evening bags for Liz's birthday. 11:00 To the Yellow Oval Room to meet ambassadors' wives. 12:07 Took the ladies to the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. 12:13 Bid guests goodbye; return to the second floor

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 12/15/1966 (Item)

albums 11:05 Lynda in to talk/Writing Mrs. Kennedy/Posed for pictures 11:38 Jean-Louis Noon Left Jean-Louis's 12:05 Arrived White House. Pictures for CARE in Diplomatic Reception Room. 12:20 Departure from White House. 12:27 Arrival at Mrs. Humphrey's

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 4/26/1968 (Item)

planting. 11:45 Returned to the second floor. 12:00 Talked with Mary Kaltman and Mr. West. 1:00 To the President's office to join him for swearing-in of Marvin Watson as Postmaster General -- followed by reception in the Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Garden. 2

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 6/6/1968 (Item)

THE WHITE HOUSE MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON, Daily Diary WASHINGTON Mrs. Johnson began her day at (Place) Entry No. Date Thursday, June 6, 1968 The White House Time Activity ND (The news has come that Senator Robert Kennedy has died in Los

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 6/21/1968 (Item)

-- shampoo, set, and treatment. 4:20 Returned to the White House. 4. 4:35 To the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden for reception on the status of women. 5:15 Returned to the second floor. Hot, wilted sandwiches. Entry No. Time Activity 5. Birthday party for Lyn

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 7/21/1968 (Item)

with President and others 5:15 Mrs. Burg - shampoo and set Finishing work on Arts Council and Kennedy Center 5. 7:30 Drove to Scharnhorst and joined President, the Hardestys, and Middletons. Stopped by Eugene Lindy's house. Time of long shadows. Young calves

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 10/11/1967 (Item)

coral dressing room 11:21 Left the theater. Entry No. Time Activity 4. 11:55 Arrived at Newark Airport -- waited in private lounge. Flight delayed because of change in pilots. Read Burns's book on President Kennedy 2:15 a.m.!! Left Newark on Braniff

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 11/3/1967 (Item)

to the White House -- second floor. 2. 2:46 To the President's office to get him for family picture. 3:03 With the President to join Luci, Lynda, Chuck, and Lyn in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Garden for family picture. 3:14 Returned to the second floor

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 1/28/1968 (Item)

with the President, Lynda, and Chuck. 11:27 Returned to the second floor with the President, Lynda, and Chuck. 12:40 Jack Valenti to the second floor. 12:45 Mary Fehmer to the second floor. Saw Ted Kennedy on TV in the President's Room with him, Lynda, and Went

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 12/10/1968 (Item)

To the theater with the above guests, the President, and Luci to see: "March, 1969" report. 10:45 To the second floor. 10:55 The Mohrers left. 11:20-12:00 Chief Dunn. Retired. ******* House guests: Mr. and Mrs. George Christian - 326. Miss Joan Kennedy - 324. *******

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 12/11/1968 (Item)

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 12/18/1968 (Item)

for the hospital. Back for Lynda. Re: Tony. stay at Kennedy suite. 12:34 Arrived - Bethesda Naval Hospital -- visited the President. 3. Nap! Called George Mahon. 4:15 Returned to the White House. 4:46 Tea in the West Hall with Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Tippett and Mr

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 9/5/1968 (Item)

to have lunch with the President. 2:18 To Mr. Per's shop for comb-out. 3. 2:50 Returned to the White House. 3:25 To the first floor -- had pictures taken with the house guests in the Red Room. 3:40 To the Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Garden with Erv Duggan

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 10/21/1968 (Item)

. Recorded. 2:36 Called Bob Knudsen. 2:37 Called Ashton to ask for October 19th diary envelope. Continued recording. 3:45 To the pool for swim. 4:15 Returned to the second floor. Entry No. Time Activity 4:35 To the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden for photos

Lady Bird Johnson's Daily Diary entry, 6/9/1968 (Item)

Smith, Ervin Duggan, John Criswell, Marie Fehmer, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson, Colonel and Mrs. Robinson, Rev. Billy Graham (conducted services), Lynda, Luci, General and Mrs. Ginsburg, Jim Jones, Sam Houston Johnson. 12:25 All to the Jacqueline Kennedy