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- h ite bow i n h e r lo n g b l a c k h a i r , a w h ite d r e s s .
T h e t a l k w a s of o ld t i m e s .
I knew J im Robb in k in d e r g a rte n .
a n d I u s e d t o d o u b le d a t e , o r w e w e n t to G u n s t o n H a l l t o g e t h e
- Lady Bird to LBJ's bedroom for coffee, visit with Jack Valenti and watch tv; lunch in Solarium with Lynda Johnson and Charles Robb's family; dessert with LBJ and the Valentis; family conversation about 1968 election & LBJ's decision to run
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 8, 1967
Page 1
I p r o m i s e d m y s e l f I w o u ld do a l m o s t n o th in g a f t e r th e
O c t o b e r 2 4 th d a t e a t S o u t h w e s t e r n U n i v e
- ; lunch in China Room; new Tiffany wildflower china for Johnson administration; tea for American Federation of the Arts; viewing film, "Paintings of the White House;" party at Sulgrave Club for Lynda Johnson & Charles Robb; Charles Robb & Tom Clark toast
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L y n d a h a d b e e n q u ite p o s itiv e a b o u t how she w a n te d th is p a r t y .
in tim a te , cozy.
And it w a s .
i n th e Y ellow R o o m .
S m a ll,
J u s t h e r s e v e n b r i d e s m a i d s an d M r s . Robb an d I ,
A nd sh
- ; Lynda has supper for bridesmaids and gives them gifts; LBJ gives toast at Chuck Robb's bachelor party; newspapers find out Lynda Johnson & Chuck Robb's new residence after their honeymoon; chef who made Lynda's wedding cake dies suddenly
- W EDNESDAY, DECEM BER 20
T h is w ill, I think, b e a stra n g e w eek in m y m e m o r y .
It is to
be our f ir s t C h ristm a s in th e W hite H o u sef^ T h ere is to be a p arty
e v e r y d a y --M o n d a y , th e p r e s s p arty, th e la
- First Johnson family Christmas in the White House; LBJ to Australia for funeral of Prime Minister Harold Holt; LBJ calls from Air Force One asking how "rocking chair" interview went; Lady Bird & Lynda Robb shop at Saks; lunch with Lynda & Chuck Robb
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WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , A u g u s t 27, 1968
Page 1
L y n d o n ’s 60th b i r t h d a y - - T u e s d a y , A u g u s t 2 7 th - - w a s p r o b a b ly
a s s t r a n g e a n d d r a m a t i c a n d in a w
- LBJ's 60th birthday; Lady Bird watched Democratic National Convention until 3 a.m.; Lady Bird talks to Lynda Robb on phone; Mrs. Richard Daley invites Lady Bird to luncheon in Chicago; LBJ & Jake Pickle swim; Liz Carpenter calls with Convention
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SA TURDAY. A P R IL 13
S a tu rd a y , A p r il 13 w as a s n e a r id^aJric a s a d ay c an b e .
S om e of
th e h e a d lin e s w e r e e a s in g up, D. C. c u rfe w off
- ; to Haywood Ranch for motorboat ride; to Krims' beach house; Johnsons back to LBJ Ranch; LBJ has office work; Johnsons helicopter to West Ranch for dinner; LBJ plays dominoes; Lady Bird counts down for Chuck Robb's return; Lynda Robb is expecting a baby
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WASHINOTON
T h u r s d a y , O c to b e r 31, 1968
H a llo w ee n D ay.
P age 1
It h ad b e e n a s le e p le s s n ig h t.
b a d c o ld . He w a s a w ak e a t 4 :0 0 an d a g a in a t 5:00.
h a d b r e a k f
- LBJ has bad cold; Lady Bird records diary; desk work; LBJ Library meeting; documentary on Johnson Administration; Lady Bird reminisces about Lynda Robb's bassinet; LBJ & Lady Bird greet Lynda & her baby; LBJ & Lady Bird walk in Rose Garden; press
- MEMORANDUM
TH E W H ITE HOUSE
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WASHINOTON
T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 1, 1968
Page 1
I t r i e d to m a k e u p f o r a l im p W ed n esd ay .
I w e n t out to the N a v a l F ilm L a b .
a n d M id d le to n to c o m e .
A l i t t l e p a s
- Lady Bird views January & March 1968 films at Anacostia Naval Film Lab; Lady Bird & Lynda Robb shop for Chuck Robb's birthday; LBJ lunches with Mayor Richard J. Daley; Daley wants the Johnsons to attend Democratic National Convention in Chicago
- Removed from 05/14/1968, page 1.
Paper Clip Removed from 05/14/1968, pages 1- 7.
MEMORANDUM
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T u e sd a y , M ay 14, 1968
THE WHITE HOUSE
wASHiNOTON
Page 1
What a d a y . A s w e advance farth er into M ay I fe e l m ore and m o re lik e
- End of weekend with Walt Rostow family; Air Force One from Austin to Washington, D.C.; Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Burg are houseguests; Paris Peace Talks; announcement about Lynda Robb's pregnancy; dinner for Imelda Marcos of the Philippines; office work
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WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 2 4 , 1968
Page 1
T u e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 24th, w a s one of th o se fu ll, b a c k - to - b a c k W ash in g to n
days.
A c tu a lly I e n jo y th e m .
T
- Lady Bird & Lynda Robb to Capitol for Senator Allen Ellender's Louisiana gumbo luncheon; Lady Bird & Jane Freeman discuss Humphrey campaign; possible style show in Texas & Lady Bird speech; Senate Ladies Luncheons; birthday cake for Senator Ellender
- a t s h e h ad gone to the h o s p it a l — m o r e l a t e r .
A n d th e n I c a l l e d M r. o r M r s . Robb - - got M r. R obb - - h e w a s d e lig h te d
a n d he s a i d th a t M r s . Robb h a d j u s t c a l l e d h im th a t sh e w a s going
- LBJ & Lady Bird breakfast; Lady Bird to hair salon; American Association of Nurserymen awards at Statler Hilton; Lady Bird congratulates landscape winners; speech praising Lady Bird; LBJ Library meeting; Lynda Robb, Lady Bird & Luci Nugent
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F r id a y , S e p te m b e r 13, 1968
WASHINOTON
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Page 1
F r id a y , S e p te m b e r 13th, w ill b e a d ay to a lw a y s r e m e m b e r in o u r
W hite H o u se d a y s .
, We h a d p o n d e re d f o r
- remarks; Lady Bird addresses the group; Lynda Robb makes a statement
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Lady Bird Johnson’s Diary, October 2-26,1967 [Book 49]
Box Number
Restriction Codes
(A) O oM d by Ex*cutlv« Order 13526 governing s c c m s to national security information.
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- of press; Lady Bird, Lynda and Chuck Robb view possible rental in Arlington; office work; bowling; hair styled; Johnsons meet Prime Minister & Mrs. Yew; Lady Bird mentions guests; exchange of state gifts; the McGeorge Bundys are houseguests
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THE W HITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , O c to b e r 15, 1968
Page 1
It w a s a g r im day f o r L yndon.
m e.
B ut a s a tis fy in g , e v e n fun day f o r
So u n f a ir i s the d iv is io n of l a b o r h e r e in th is h o
- speakers; upcoming Bicentennial year; tours of White House; Lady Bird rests & makes phone calls; visit with LBJ & Harry McPherson; Lady Bird visits with Texas visitors; LBJ park; visit with Lynda Robb; Lady Bird bowls; dinner; LBJ talks with ministers about
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TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINOTOM
T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 15, 19.68
Page 1
I w a s u p a t th e u n w e lc o m e h o u r of a l i tt le p a s t s e v e n , to w a tc h m y,
a p p e a r a n c e in th e T o d a y Show.
It w e n t
- Lady Bird sees her Today Show interview; Lady Bird to Hotel Pierre in New York; clothes shopping with Miss Treyz & Mr. Stavropolous; furniture shopping; Lady Bird has hair styled for evening; Lady Bird, Bess Abell, Lynda & Chuck Robb to Mary Lasker
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WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , O c to b e r
1968
P age 1
It w a s a n o th e r s tr a n g e day in th is lo n g p e r io d of u n r e m ittin g
te n s io n a n d s t r a i n .
It h a d b eg u n - - o r a t l e a s
- ; Lady Bird accepts LBJ bust by Victor Lamke; Lady Bird visits with Alabama relative; Lady Bird's autographs items; LBJ Library meeting; LBJ & Lady Bird meet White House Fellows & give speeches; Lady Bird visits Lynda Robb in hospital; LBJ has cold
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WASH I N G T O N
S unday, S e p te m b e r 15, 1968
Page 1
Sunday, S e p te m b e r 15th, w e s p e n t a t C am p D avid.
m a in ly b e c a u s e I s le p t til 10:00.
I w a s bone t i r e d .
It w a s r e m a r
- LBJ & Lady Bird are at Camp David; long visit with guests over breakfast; Lynda Robb & her friends arrive; swimming; lunch at the pool; Johnsons & guests go for ride at sunset; documentary on Chicago; Howard K. Smith interview with Lady Bird
- MEMORANDUM
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e sd a y , F e b r u a r y 7 , 1968
page 1
I sp e n t p a r t o f the m o r n in g lis t e n in g to o ld ta p e s o f the fe w d a y s I
r e c o r d e d b e tw e e n th at d ay in N o v e m b e r
- Lady Bird listens to her diary recordings for November-December 1963 & July 28, 1965, to prepare for Howard K. Smith interview; office work; lunch; meeting with J.B. West about a new usher; Lady Bird & Lynda Robb to party for returning Vietnam
- MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE.
T u e s d a y , J u ly 2, 1968
WASHINGTON
Page 1
L u c i 's 2 1 s t b i r t h d a y - - T u e s d a y , J u ly 2 - - w a s a fu ll b u s y d a y .
In the i n o r n in g I h a d a m e e t in g w ith Sim one an d T o m
- ; Johnsons greet General & Mrs. William Westmoreland; Lady Bird visits with the Henderson Shufflers; visit with the Westmorelands; General Westmoreland ate cookies meant for Chuck Robb; 13-year anniversary of LBJ's heart attack
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F r i d a y , O c t o b e r 4, 1968
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I t w a s a u n iq u e d a y f o r m e b e c a u s e i t ' s the f i r s t ti m e I 'v e e v e r
done a liv e TV show b e fo re a n a u d
- Lady Bird & Muriel Humphrey to Philadelphia to appear on the Mike Douglas Show; Dorothy McCardle conducts interview with Lady Bird on airplane ride back; Lady Bird & Lynda Robb to Bethesda Naval Hospital to visit maternity facilities; Lady Bird
- MEMORANDUM
TH E W H IT E HOUSE
W A SHINGTON
S u n d a y , A u g u s t 18, 1968
Page 1
I f le w in a s m a l l p la n e w i t h H e l e n a n d G e o r g e C h r i s t i a n f r o m
th e R a n c h b a c k to W a s h in g to n .
T h i s i s a u n
- to the LBJ Library; meeting about script for West Hall filming; bridge game with Lynda Robb; Lady Bird mentions headlines; President Eisenhower is critically ill
- MEMORANDUM
T H E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
M o n d a y , O c t o b e r 14, 1968
Page 1
I w e n t i n L y n d o n 's r o o m e a r l y .
v e r y l a t e l a s t n ig h t.
H e h a d c o m e in f r o m T e x a s
I w a s to ld i t w a s a b o u t 2
- LBJ returns from Texas & is very tired; Lady Bird swims & goes to hair salon; tea with T.J. Taylor's nurse, Jean Hughes; Ms. Hughes gives Lady Bird photos of Taylor; Lynda Robb's pregnancy; tea for National Association of Food Chains; beautification
- MEMORANDUM
TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHIHOTON
T h u r s d a y , J u l y 4, 1968
Page 1
W e h a d p l a n n e d to s p e n d t h i s d a y p r o m o t i n g H e m i s F a i r a n d h i g h l i g h t i n g
th e p r e s e n c e of th e L a t i n A m e r
- Library; to LBJ Ranch; lunch; riding with LBJ, Lynda Robb & Marie Fehmer to Scharnhorst, Johnson City & Lewis place; dinner; discussion about film at Hemis Fair
- w a y off
a n d on th a n p r a c t i c a l l y a n y b o d y .
o u r own l o v e ly s t a g e .
And J o e M e ltz i n e r who had d e s ig n e d
And L y nd a B i r d J o h n s o n Robb - - v e r y m u c h a t
h o m e w ith a l l of th e m and a g
- Lady Bird meets with Jim Webb about Cape Kennedy trip; Lady Bird has coffee with evening guests; Lady Bird works on upcoming speeches; Lady Bird to hair salon and visit with Lynda & Lucinda Robb; National Council on the Arts party; Lady Bird
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M o n d a y , J u l y 15, 1968
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M o n d a y , J u l y 15th, w a s a b r e a t h l y s o r t of d a y w h e n I ' d p a y f o r a
and re stfu l w eekend.
A n d I a m s u r e L y n d o n m u
- Lady Bird attends meeting on LBJ Park; signing ceremony, S.1409 bill earmarking oil & gas receipts to Land and Water Conservation Fund; Lady Bird swims & goes to hair salon; visit with Lynda Robb; work on June monthly movie; meeting with Liz
- Paper Clip Removed from 03/17/1968, pages 1 - 4 .
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINOTOM
S u n d ay , M a r c h 17, 1968
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Page 1
L y n d o n w a s u p e a r l y an d w e n t to St. F r a n c is X a v ie r , ta k in g Lynji, w ho
s a t q u ie
- LBJ & Lyn Nugent to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; LBJ is not sleeping well; Johnsons, Lynda & Chuck Robb to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church; gold crisis; Sweden & trial of U.S. for war crimes; press at church; Johnsons watch "Issues and Answers
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Paper Clip Removed from 05/08/1968, pages 1 -10.
MEMORANDUM
TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
W e d n e s d a y , M a y 8 , 1968
Page 1
W e d n e s d a y , M a y 8 t h , w a s o n e o f t h o s e d a y s f u ll e
- Lady Bird does desk work & records diary; arrival ceremonies for Prime Minister & Mrs. Kittikachorn, Thailand; Lady Bird calls Lynda Robb; LBJ wants to invite the Cyrus Vance family as houseguests; Lady Bird to the hair salon; lunch under hair dryer
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F r id a y , N o v e m b e r 1 7, 1967
F r id a y , N o v e m b e r 17th, our 3 3 rd w ed d in g a n n iv e r s a r y .
If I w e r e to
grap h ou r d a y s h e r
- Robb host party for her parents; Lady Bird mentions guests & gifts; LBJ gives Lady Bird a painting, "Arturito and the Doves;" Lynda, Chuck & LBJ make toasts; Lady Bird reminisces about wedding day; LBJ & Lady Bird have dinner alone
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WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , O c t o b e r 8, 1968
Page 1
A n o th e r e a r ly m o rn in g .
B r e a k f a s t a t 7 :30, a n d t h e n r e a d i n g
o v e r s e v e r a l t i m e s m y fe w r e m a r k s to w
- Lady Bird & Lynda Robb to Smithsonian for "Reading is Fundamental;" welcoming speech by Dillon Ripley; speeches by Lady Bird & Margy McNamara; LBJ Library meeting covered by press; Lady Bird bowls with Muriel Humphrey & Jane Muskie; press take
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e s d a y , O c to b e r 9, 1968
Page 1
I w a s up e a r l y , w o r k e d a l i t t l e w ith B e s s , a n d th en w e n t to
L y n d o n 's office f o r the a r r i v a l on the South G
- Arrival ceremony for Prime Minister & Mrs. Holyoake, New Zealand; Lady Bird names guests; Leon Uris offers manuscripts to LBJ Library; Lady Bird has remarks about Lyn Nugent; lunch; recording diary; visit with Lynda Robb, Luci & Lyn Nugent; massage
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TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINOTOM
T h u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 12, 1968
Page 1
E v e n t s , e m o t i o n s , d u tie s fo llo w e d so f a s t on e a c h o t h e r s h e a l s
t h a t t h e r e w a s no c h a n c e f o r r e a l s
- Hair salon; Luci Nugents escorts Tricia Nixon & Nixon Cabinet members' children through White House; Lynda & Chuck Robb are in Bangkok; last meeting of Committee for the Preservation of the White House; report on White House Historical Association
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WASHINGTON
W e d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 16, 1967
Page 1
It w a s a n o t h e r one of t h o s e a w a k e a t 7:15 m o r n i n g s .
a n d d e p l e t e d it l e a v e s nne f o r the da y .
How w e a r y
Lyndon
- tax; LBJ reminisces about college days & finances; Dr. Evans on KTBC payroll; farewell to Nugents; LBJ & Lady Bird talk with Lynda Johnson & Chuck Robb about wedding plans; Vietnam Civilian Service Awards; bowling; Lady Bird talks about her tubular
- Paper Clip Removed from 04/17/1968, pages 1 -14.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
W ednesday, A p r il 17, w as one of the b ig g e st days I have ever
spent in m y four y e a r s and n e a r ly fiv e m onths in the W hite H ou se.
But
it s e e m
- of Beautification Committee; Lady Bird bowls two games; Lady Bird records diary, eats cold dinner, watches television & receives massage; Lynda Robb attends Women's National Press Club Dinner
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WASHINGTON
‘S unday, M a rch 3 1,
P age 1
Was only a w eek ago today^ and y et it s e e m s lik e a y e a r , or a life t im e ,
so m uch h as happened.
It b egan e a r ly b eca u se Lynda w as com ing in on the red eye s
- Lynda Robb returns from California seeing Chuck off to Vietnam; LBJ's speech on Vietnam; LBJ goes to church with Luci & Pat Nugent; LBJ visits with Hubert & Muriel Humphrey; Lady Bird's "See America" trip; Horace Busby & Lady Bird work on LBJ's
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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P age 1
T h e se w e r e two d ays I w ould have lo v ed to s le e p , to a lu xu riou s nine
o r ten o 'c lo c k
- & speeches; LBJ works hard with little rest; Johnsons to Democratic fundraiser that night; Lynda Robb relays news that Martin Luther King has been shot & died; LBJ calls Coretta Scott King & makes televised speech; evening plans cancelled & Hawaii trip
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M onday, D e c e m b e r 4 , i9 6 7
T h e w e d d in g w e e k . b e g i n s .
WASHIHOTOM
l^age 1
A nd I , w ith t h a t g o o d f e e l i n g o£ b e in g r e s t e d
a n d w a n tin g to g e t th i n g s d o
- ; Lady Bird has hair & medical appointments; renovations in Lady Bird's bedroom; Averell Harriman party for Lynda Johnson & Chuck Robb & diplomatic corps; LBJ will meet William Randolph Hearst; news conference at State Department; LBJ swims with Earl
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e s d a y , O c t o b e r 2 , 1968
Page 1
It w a s a t u m u l t u o u s l y f u l l d a y a t th e W h ite H o u s e - - a m i x t u r e of p a i n
a n d triu m p h .
T h e p a i n w a s
- by Robert Goulet who sings to Lady Bird, Lynda Robb & Luci Nugent
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WASHINGTON
S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 23, 1968
Page 1
How to d e s c r i b e a d a y a s g ig a n tic a s t h i s , a s p a c k e d w ith
i n f o r m a ti o n and e m o tio n , e x c i t e m e n t and s p
- Lady Bird has breakfast & hair styled; Lady Bird & Lynda Robb fly to Cape Kennedy; tours of facility, lunch and briefing by Apollo 8 astronaut; competition for space facility between Florida & Texas; award ceremony for NASA employees; Lady Bird's
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M o n d a y , J u n e 2 4 , 1968
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A r e t u r n to a b u s y , regizxientied d a y , b r o u g h t a n e n d /th e s l e w of d e s p o n d
i n t o w h ic h I a t l e a s t h a d s
- LBJ & Lady Bird have coffee & meet with Arthur Krim about the LBJ Foundation; the University of Texas will begin an oral history program; Lady Bird works with Hester Provenson on Portland speech; Lynda Robb to Acapulco with friends; reception
- Paper Clip Removed from 04/05/1968, pages 1 -15.
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WASHXMOTOM
F r i d a y , A p r il 5, 1968
P age !
I w a s u p early y l p r o b a b ly n o t to an y b o d y in the city^-^was i t a r e s tf u l
n ig h t.
I w e
- ; Lady Bird, staff & friends discuss press visit & riots in Washington; Lady Bird talks on phone with Lynda Robb; Lady Bird & Liz Carpenter work on speeches & talk to John Connally about Hemis Fair visit; the Secret Service change Lady Bird's arrival time
