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- MEMORANDUM
TH E W H IT E HOUSE
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 8, 1967
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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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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
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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
- MEMORANDUM
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THE W HITE HOUSE
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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
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 4 , 1968
C h r is tm a s E v e o f ' 6 8 .
to m e .
Page 1
It w a s th e n ic e s t d a y o f the C h r is tm a s
I had d e c id e d ju s t the day b e fo r e to g a th er
- is moving slowly; Lyn Nugent follows Lucia Jane around giving her hugs & plays on Lucinda Robb's baby buggy; Christmas buffet dinner; Johnson family speaks with Chuck Robb & Pat Nugent, together in Vietnam; Lady Bird reads "Reflections" by Helen Hayes
- 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
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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
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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
- MEMORANDUM
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T H E W H IT E HOUSE
T u e s d a y , J u l y 16, 1968
WASHINGTON
Ps-ge 1
T u e s d a y , J u l y 16 th , w a s o ne of th o s e b u s y d a y s w h e n I r e a l l y p a y f o r
m y l e i s u r e l y w e e k e n d h o u r s on th e
- Office work; recording in Jacqueline Kennedy Garden for Hudson Valley trip; Lady Bird with Lynda Robb to doctor's office; lunch with Lynda; Chuck Robb & Patrick Nugent in Vietnam; meeting about Beautification stamps; office work; Lady Bird works
- MEMORANDUM
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TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
T u e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 2 4 , 1968
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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
- Paper Clip Removed from 03/05/1968, pages 6 -10.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
T u esd a y , M arch 5, 1968
P age 6
I had b een happy la s t n ight, when I had s e e n Lyndon's ligh t out at
e le v e n , and had rea d m y s e lf to s le
- painting; Bess Truman portrait; office work; Lynda & Chuck Robb's party; Johnson family have dinner; victory on Civil Rights Act of 1968/Fair Housing Act
- , MEMORANDUM
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
- Paper Clip Removed from 03/06/1968, pages 1 - 7
through 03/10/1968, pages 1 - 4.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
W e d n e s d a y , M a rc h 6, 1968 { p v A P
Page 1
I w e n t dow n in the m o r n in g fo r a n ey e c h e c k -u p w ith
- Bird; reception for Democratic state chairmen; Lady Bird to David Lloyd Kreeger home to see paintings; Lady Bird critiques paintings; to John & Ashton Gonella party; dinner at White House with Lynda & Chuck Robb; Chuck & Pat Nugent leaving soon
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T H U R SD A Y , JA N U A RY 25
T h e c ity w a s in. a s ta te o f te n s io n th at had b e e n m o u n tin g
e v e r s in c e M onday w h en N o rth K o r e a had s e iz e d o u r s h ip , th e
P u e b lo .
N e v e r t h e le s s
- Pueblo seized by North Korea; visit with the Roy Permenters; office work; LBJ calls up 14,000 USAF & Navy reservists; Lynda Robb on Chuck leaving for Vietnam; swearing-in ceremony for Jerre Williams; Lady Bird & Lynda discuss remodeling at LBJ Ranch
- MEMORANDUM
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TH E W H IT E HOUSE
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
- MEMORANDUM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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
- MEMORANDUM
THE W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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W e d n e s d a y , O c t o b e r 4, 1967
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. It r e a l l y b e g a n a l i t t l e a f t e r m i d n i g h t w h e n I f le w in to A n d r e w s ,
a n d th e r e in m y c a r w a s D r. H u rs t
- & Yale; Lady Bird praises her staff; LBJ has stag dinner for 30 Senators; Lady Bird visits with Sen. Harry Byrd; rift between the Johnsons & Stewart Udall about Vietnam; Lady Bird dines with Lynda Johnson & Chuck Robb; TV program on new District
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WASHINGTON
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
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THE W H IT E HOUSE
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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T H E W H IT E HOUSE
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
- MEMORANDUM
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINOTON
W e d n e s d a y , O c to b e r 9, 1968
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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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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
W e d n e s d a y , A u g u s t 16, 1967
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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
- Removed from 05/22/1968, page 1.
Paper Clip Removed from 05/22/1968, pages 1-9.
MEMORANDUM
TH E W H IT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
W e d n e s d a y , M a y 22, 1968
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I w a s a w a k e b e f o r e 7 :0 0 s tu d y in g th e s c e n a r i o f o
- . West; gift for White House staff; Military Reception at White House; photos with military & Medal of Honor recipients; Chuck Robb is losing weight in Vietnam; General James Cross is leaving as military aide; Elvira Madigan, in theater; visit with school
- MEMORANDUM
TH E W H ITE H OUSE
WASKINOTOn
S a t u r d a y , J u l y 2 0 , 1968
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S a t u r d a y , J u l y 2 0 th , b e g a n e a r l y w ith w o r k on the P a r k a c r o s s the
riv e r.
T h r e e N a t i o n a l P a r k S e r v i c e m
- LBJ Park meeting; future transfer of LBJ Ranch to National Park Service; Lady Bird to Johnson City to LBJ Boyhood Home with National Park Service staff; Lady Bird says goodbye to Lynda Robb at airstrip; tour of LBJ Birthplace; lunch; two National
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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
- Removed from 04/04/1968, page 1.
MEMORANDUM
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T h u rsd a y , A p ril 4 , 1968
THE WHITE HOUSE
■ 'w a s h i n g T O N ■
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
- with restrictions contained In the donor's deed of glfL
Initials
Removed from 03/16/1968, page 1.
MEMORANDUM
THE W HITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
S a tu rd a y , M a rc h 16, 1968
Page 1
It w a s a s to le n d ay - I h a d n 't r e a l l y e x p e c te d to h av e
- ; Lady Bird meets LBJ at hangar; park meeting continues at the LBJ Birthplace; to LBJ Ranch house; Johnsons, Lynda & Chuck Robb and the Krims drive the Lewis place; Robert Kennedy announces run for President; "Guess Who's Coming for Dinner?" movie shown
- MEMORANDUM
T H E W H I T E H OU S E
WASHINGTON
T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 7,
1967
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A r i c h p r o s p e c t - - f o u r d a y s f o r L y n d o n a t th e R a n c h .
w o r k w i t h R o y a n d M r . W e l l s on t h e a d d i t
- LBJ, Lady Bird, Lynda Johnson & Chuck Robb take ride around Scharnhorst & Reagan Ranches; Lady Bird meets Herbert Wells about LBJ Ranch house renovations; lunch; LBJ meets A.W. Moursund; Lynda & Church go to lake; Lady Bird & Mr. Wells keep working
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TH E W H IT E HOUSE
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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
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WHITE HOUSE DIARY TAPES
December 25, 1968
Wednesday.
called Zephyr.
Christmas Day.
We slept late and breakfasted leisurely.
Sammie is s t i l l desperately sick.
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na.
Tony is to come out
- Christmas Day; telephone calls; Father Kaifer hold mass in Lincoln Room; special blessings for Chuck Robb & Pat Nugent in Vietnam; family opens more presents; Johnsons to open house at Clark Clifford's; LBJ lays down to rest; more telephone calls
