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 2313 Red River, Austin, TX
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Joined February 2010
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We're 2 weeks away! Save the date—Sunday, September 20 is #AustinMuseumDay! Come celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with FREE admission, arts and crafts, treats and refreshments, plus live music and salsa lessons from Sofrito y Su Melao. 💃🎶 🥳 lbjlibrary.org/events/public…
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#OnThisDay: In 1939, Congressman Johnson visited #SantaRitaCourts, the nation’s first public housing community built under the #HousingAct of 1937. #LBJ was instrumental in helping bring Santa Rita Courts and similar communities to #Austin. 📷 Neal Douglass | @statesman
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Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to our favorite first daughters! 👯‍♀️
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago today, on Sept. 24, 1965, #PresidentJohnson signed Executive Order 11246, requiring federal contractors to ensure equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. 🗣️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/239… 📷 Yoichi Okamoto
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, #PresidentJohnson was presented with the #WarrenCommissionReport on #PresidentKennedy’s assassination. The report would be released to the public three days later. Read in full: archives.gov/research/jfk/wa… 📷 Cecil Stoughton | 09/24/1964
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#OnThisDay: Fifty years ago, on September 23, 1976, First Ladies #RosalynnCarter and #LadyBird visited together at the #LBJLibrary in #Austin, #Texas. 📷 Frank Wolfe
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The Photographer vs. The Photo 📸 It’s rare to witness a legend in action, but in 1968, #WhiteHouse photographer #MikeGeissinger captured #YoichiOkamoto in his element, photographing #PresidentJohnson. White House photographers truly are the best!
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Tomorrow is #AustinMuseumDay! Join us as we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with FREE admission, family-friendly arts & crafts, kids’ storytime, delicious paletas, live music by Sofrito y Su Melao, and so much more. We can’t wait to see you! Learn more: lbjlibrary.org/events/public…
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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 Today, Saturday, September 19, we’re anticipating delays due to the @TexasFootball game. Some roads near the Library will be closed, so, if possible, we encourage visitors to rideshare. See you soon! 🎟️ lbjlibrary.org/visit
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Hey, @UTSAFTBL fans—welcome to #Austin! We're thrilled to have you in town. While you're here, don't miss the chance to explore the #LBJLibrary! @TexasFootball fans, we didn’t forget about y’all! Wear your burnt orange and white to receive the same discount. 🤘
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#OTD: 58 years ago today, #LBJ signed legislation establishing #NationalHispanicHeritageWeek. In 1988, #PresidentReagan expanded the observance to a full month, 9/15–10/15. 📷 Yoichi Okamoto | Rep. Henry González, the longest-serving #Hispanic member of #Congress, meets with LBJ
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#HappyBirthday to @UTAustin! 🤘🥳 We’re proud to call this great campus home and to be part of such a special community.
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We’re less than a week away! Save the date—#AustinMuseumDay is Sunday, September 20! Come celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with FREE admission, arts and crafts, treats and refreshments, plus live music and salsa lessons from Sofrito y Su Melao. 💃🎶 🥳 lbjlibrary.org/events/public…
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-six years ago today, on September 13, 1960, Senator #JohnFKennedy and Senator #LyndonBJohnson campaigned across #Texas. 📷 Frank Muto | #Austin and #FortWorth
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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 Today, Saturday, September 12, we’re anticipating delays due to the @TexasFootball game. Some roads near the Library will be closed, so, if possible, we encourage visitors to rideshare. See you soon! 🎟️ lbjlibrary.org/visit
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Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we reflect on the events of that day and honor the lives lost. 🇺🇸 📽️ In 2013, Chief White House Photographer Eric Draper visited the LBJ Library to share his experiences traveling with President Bush on 9/11/2001: piped.video/Hhp4uF-lIi0
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Hey, @OhioStateFB fans—welcome to Austin! We're thrilled to have you in town. While you're here, don't miss the chance to explore the #LBJLibrary! @TexasFootball fans, we didn’t forget about y’all! Wear your burnt orange and white to receive the same discount. 🤘
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#OnThisDay: 61 years ago, #LBJ & his staff visited #NewOrleans to assess the damage caused by #HurricaneBetsy. His daily diary describes the scene: “Many of them had been sitting on top of their houses waiting for rescue squads to retrieve the families & carry them to dry land."
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“For safety is no luxury item, it is no optional extra; it must be a normal cost of doing business.” #OnThisDay: In 1966, #LBJ signed two landmark highway safety laws, establishing federal standards for safer vehicles and roads—from seat belts to guardrails. 📷 Yoichi Okamoto
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago today, on September 9, 1965, #PresidentJohnson signed the bill that would establish a new cabinet-level agency—@HUDgov. ✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/240… 📽️ piped.video/watch?v=FErzQVL5…
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FREE online citizenship classes begin tonight! Through The Citizenship Project, U.S. green card holders can prepare for the civics portion of the naturalization interview with six virtual classes covering all possible civics and history questions. 🇺🇸 lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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