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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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#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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#OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson met with Tony Palcaorolla, the first member of the general public to receive a #Medicare card.
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 09/08/1965 | #WhiteHouse – #OvalOffice, #WashingtonDC
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Adorable photo dump for #NationalGrandparentsDay! 🥰
Whether playing with #Yuki at the #LBJRanch or spending time at the #WhiteHouse, Patrick Lyndon Nugent was often by his grandfather's side.
📷 Photos of #PresidentJohnson and his grandson throughout the years
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Save the date! The @USNatArchives' Virtual Vietnam War Symposium returns tomorrow.
Hosted by the #LBJLibrary and @Ford_Library, this FREE digital program will explore the #VietnamWar, and the varied experiences of those who lived through it.
Register: lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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Happy #LaborDay!
On Labor Day in 1964, #PresidentJohnson delivered a speech to his supporters at #CadillacSquare in #Detroit, #Michigan.
If you're in #Austin today, we're open with FREE admission all day. Stop by and visit us!
📷 Don Stoderl | 09/07/1964
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Happy #LaborDay Weekend!
We're open tomorrow (9/7) during our regular hours (9 AM–5 PM; last visitor admitted at 4 PM), & admission is FREE all day. Come visit us!
FYI: The Reading Room will be closed on Monday (9/7) & will reopen on Tuesday (9/8).
🎟️ lbjlibrary.org/visit
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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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Who doodles during work meetings? ✍
#OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson doodles during work meetings.
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 09/06/1967
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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨
Today, Saturday, September 5, 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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Wake up, it's game day! 🤘
@TexasFootball opens its season against @TXSTATEFOOTBALL. Good luck today and the rest of the season—we'll be cheering y'all on!
📷 Laughead | 01/01/1962 | #LBJ and #LadyBird meet with #Texas' head football coach, #DarrellKRoyal
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Hey, @TXSTATEFOOTBALL 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: Sixty-two years ago today, on September 4, 1964, #PresidentJohnson signed the #NurseTrainingAct of 1964, expanding training and financial aid opportunities for nursing students.
📷 Frank Wolfe | 12/23/1967 | #CamRanhBay, #Vietnam
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, on September 3, 1964, #AttorneyGeneral #RobertKennedy resigned from his Cabinet post ahead of his run for the U.S. #Senate. On his last day in office, #RFK met with #PresidentJohnson in the #OvalOffice.
📷 Cecil Stoughton
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Explore the Vietnam War through new perspectives.
Sept. 8–9, the Virtual Vietnam War Symposium brings together emerging scholars to examine the experiences of soldiers, civilians, & communities affected by the war.
FREE program. Registration required: lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, #PresidentJohnson signed the #WildernessAct of 1964, protecting more than 9 million acres of land. In his signing speech, #LBJ praised the bipartisan work that led to the bill’s passage.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 09/03/1964 | #WhiteHouse
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Get ready for your citizenship civics test—from home!
Starting 9/8, join the #LBJLibrary & @NYHistory for a FREE online course covering every civics & history question that could be asked during the naturalization interview—open to US green card holders.
lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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Calling all educators! 🍎
You're invited to an exclusive educator-only evening at the #LBJLibrary. Get an up-close look at incredible Texas history documents and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Event is FREE, but space is limited. Register by 9/10: lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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#HappyBirthday to former #TexasGovernor #AnnRichards, born on this day in 1933 in #Lakeview, #Texas (now Lacy Lakeview). 🥳
Over the years, we were honored to welcome #GovernorRichards to the #LBJLibrary on several occasions.
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We had a blast celebrating #PresidentJohnson’s birthday last week! 🎂
We celebrated with FREE admission and cupcakes, while @LBJohnsonNPS marked the day with a wreath-laying ceremony and speakers at the #LBJRanch in Stonewall. Thanks to everyone who joined the celebration! 🇺🇸
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#OnThisDay: 61 years ago, #LBJ announced an extension of #HeadStart following its successful trial run. The expansion included:
1) Year-round centers for ages 3+
2) Summer programs for children not enrolled year-round
3) Follow-through programs for summer participants
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#OnThisDay: Former #PresidentEisenhower visits #PresidentJohnson at the #WhiteHouse.
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 08/30/1965
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Preparing for the U.S. citizenship civics test? We’re here to help! 🇺🇸
The #LBJLibrary, in partnership with @NYHistory, is offering FREE online citizenship classes for green card holders preparing for the naturalization interview.
Begins September 8: lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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What goes into telling the story of a presidency — and bringing that history to life?
Our curator, Lara Hall, joined Texas in Focus to talk about our work, how we tell the story of #LBJ’s legacy, and how we commemorate #LBJDay each year on August 27.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/47c…
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Join the #LBJLibrary & @Ford_Library September 8–9 for the @USNatArchives' Second Annual Virtual #VietnamWar Symposium.
Hear emerging scholars explore the diverse experiences and stories of those shaped by the war. Program is FREE—registration required.
lbjlibrary.org/events/educat…
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#OTD: 63 years ago today, an estimated 250,000 people gathered for the #MarchOnWashington.
None of this would have been possible without the efforts of leaders like #BayardRustin. Learn more about Mr. Rustin's impact: sites.google.com/view/spotli…
📷 @librarycongress | 08/07/1963
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Our #LBJLibrary staff and volunteers had a blast celebrating #PresidentJohnson’s #HappyBirthday in our archival stacks, surrounded by 45 million pages of historical documents! 🥳📚
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#HappyBirthday, #LBJ!
Born on this day in 1908 in #Stonewall, #Texas, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of #LyndonBainesJohnson, our nation’s 36th President.
If you’re in Austin, come celebrate with us at the #LBJLibrary with FREE admission and cupcakes all day! 🧁
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Don’t forget! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, at the #LBJLibrary to celebrate #LBJ’s birthday with FREE admission all day—and a free cupcake for every visitor. See you then! 🧁
😋 lbjlibrary.org/visit
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Only paws-itive vibes today for #NationalDogDay! 🐾
Whether he was at the #WhiteHouse, the #LBJRanch, or even on the campaign trail, #PresidentJohnson always had his loyal companions by his side. 🐶
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