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- Press stories on engagement of Luci Johnson and Pat Nugent; visit of Peter and Henrietta Hurd; lunch with Hurds , Jack Brooks, et al; unveiling and discussion of the Hurd portrait of LBJ; portrait receives poor reviews from the Johnsons; Lady Bird
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/30/1965 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ LIBRARY DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Lady Bird Johnson's Diary, Saturday, October 30,
1965, Page 2
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10/30/1965
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Collection Title Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
Lady Bird
- ABC filming of Beautification program at Mount Vernon; desk work at the White House; Lady Bird talks with Luci Johnson; Luci's conversion to Catholicism; Lady Bird to Barney House for a dinner; paintings at Barney House; LBJ's work
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 5/28/1965 (Friday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson travel
- LBJ LIBRARY DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Lady Bird Johnson's Diary, Friday, May 28, 1965,
Pages 3-4
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5/28/1965
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Collection Title Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
Lady Bird
- Lady Bird awakened by Luci & Pat going to hospital; Lady Bird calls LBJ, Pat's mother and Lynda; nap; Secret Service wake her up when baby arrives; Lady Bird calls LBJ, "It's a boy!;" Lady Bird calls Mrs. Nugent & Lynda; Pat Nugent gives cigars
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 6/21/1967 (Wednesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
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LBJ LIBRARY DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Lady Bird Johnson's Diary. Page 7
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06/21/1967
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Collection Title Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
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Lady Bird
- 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
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/17/1967 (Tuesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- 05:00-09:50, speech is too fast & Lady Bird's voice is distorted
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ LIBRARY DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Lady Bird Johnson's Diary, Pages 2,6-7
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10/17/1967
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- Lady Bird and Bess Abell work on seating chart for wedding; gifts from Luci Johnson to Bess Abell, Liz Carpenter, and Willie Day Taylor; Luci has luncheon for her friend; LBJ has stag luncheon for Prime Minister Wilson of Great Britain; airline
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 7/29/1966 (Friday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird sleeps in, swims, signs mail & has lunch; meeting with National Geographic about "The Living White House" book; note left on fireplace by Luci Johnson Nugent; joke by Lynda Johnson; Lady Bird to beauty parlor; party for soon-to-be-married
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 8/23/1966 (Tuesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ's 58th birthday; cookies & coffee for press who are invited into the house; LBJ reminisces about his life; Johnsons & guests drive through the ranches; Lady Bird describes flora and fauna; guests are invited to dinner party; Lady Bird describes
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 8/27/1966 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson reminiscences
- Lady Bird meets with Roy White about renovation plans for LBJ Ranch house; drive up to runway to see the wildflowers; drive on backroads to Austin; Lady Bird describes the scenery; to Luci Nugent's new home for visit, lunch & unpacking; Lady Bird
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/29/1967 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- ; Lady Bird swims; Mr. Per shampoos & sets Lady Bird's hair; Lynda Robb reads aloud letter from Chuck; Lady Bird names guests at dinner; LBJ & Mrs. Marcos exchange toasts
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 5/14/1968 (Tuesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson reminiscences
- LBJ & Lady Bird to St. Francis Xavier Church; LBJ gives Lady Bird & Jesse Kellam khaki ranch clothes; ranch guests are the Bob Hardestys & Harry Middletons; LBJ hires a new servant, Mr. Wong; Johnsons & guests ride through the Danz & Martin Ranches
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 7/21/1968 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird flies back to Washington, D.C.; upcoming party for Orville Freeman's daughter; party for friends to give them magnolias; meeting of the audiovisual committee of the LBJ Library; "Life in the White House" exhibit; CBS and NBC films
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 8/18/1968 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson travel
- Lady Bird & female houseguests fly to San Antonio for Hemis Fair; lunch with LBJ & male houseguests at La Paloma del Rio restaurant on the Riverwalk; back to LBJ Ranch; nap; LBJ & George Mahon are sunburned; Coca Cola Cove for boating & swimming
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 9/21/1968 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson travel
- , Lady Bird & guests drive the LBJ Ranch & Scharnhorst; LBJ, Luci & guests attend Catholic mass; Thanksgiving dinner for 20 guests; Lady Bird mentions reasons to be thankful; Walt Rostow plays hymns on piano; Johnsons interview & hire couple for ranch
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 11/28/1968 (Thursday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Johnson family to National City Christian Church; to Abe Fortas' home; Johnson family have lunch together at the White House; LBJ takes nap; Lady Bird goes swimming; Lady Bird records her diary; LBJ visits with Luci & Pat Nugent; Lady Bird has
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 11/5/1967 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Christmas eve; LBJ returns home from trip; LBJ is first President to circumnavigate the world; LBJ, Lady Bird & family visit for two hours about the President's trip; LBJ goes to mass with Luci & Pat Nugent; Lady Bird goes back to bed; LBJ
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 12/24/1967 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird works on Christmas gifts; Lady Bird and LBJ lunch with Gordon Bunshaft, LBJ Library Architect; Johnsons and guests tour the Danz & Martin ranches and the boyhood home; LBJ reminisces about his boyhood; background of Cabinet members; all
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 12/1/1965 (Wednesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Subjects on LBJ's mind; LBJ & Lady Bird swim; Lady Bird does office work & Christmas thank yous; LBJ lunches with VP Humphrey; dinner with Bill Whites and Clark Cliffords; Luci Johnson discusses upcoming wedding
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 1/3/1966 (Monday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird attends clothes fitting; Beautification meeting in afternoon with reports on projects from attendees; tea and cocktails after the meeting; Lady Bird completes office work; LBJ talks about term limits for Congressmen; LBJ and Lady Bird have
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 1/19/1966 (Wednesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 2/27/1966 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ LIBRARY DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Lady Bird Johnson's Diary, Page 5
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Date
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02/27/1966
C
Collection Title Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
Lady Bird Johnson's Diary, February 2
- Johnsons sleep in; Johnson family to St. Mark's Church; Rev. Bill Baxter is leaving for Peace Corps; back to White House for Sunday television shows; lunch; family discussion in LBJ's bedroom; jobs for Lynda Johnson; LBJ naps; Lady Bird bowls; Lady
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 7/17/1966 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ sits for Peter Hurd's portrait; Marvin Watson arrives with Texas friends; Lady Bird takes a nap; Lady Bird asks guests for suggestions on books to read; Lady Bird's brother, Tony Taylor, talks about his trip to Peru; Johnsons and guests bowl
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 7/24/1965 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird talks about Camp David; Johnsons to St. David's with friends; LBJ's had is recovering from removal of warts; lunch at the LBJ Ranch pool with Arthur and Mathilde Krim, et al; Lady Bird takes nap; Johnsons to Haywood with cousin, Mamie
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 9/5/1965 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ and Lady Bird to National City Christian Church; dogs are racing on White House lawn; Air Force One to New York with guests for signing of the Immigration Act of 1965; LBJ delivers speech at ceremony; Johnsons see Erich Leinsdorf whom LBJ helped
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/3/1965 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Johnsons drive to Lewis place and Logan ranch; Lincoln gets stuck in mud; visit with Lucia Johnson Alexander; Johnsons' absentee voting; Lady Bird drives to Mrs. Winheimer's to discuss flowers for LBJ Ranch and then to Jewel Malechek's; bad weather
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 5/30/1964 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Awards to Lady Bird Johnson
- Office work and planning for upcoming appearances; Lady Bird meets with John Walker of National Gallery of Art; commission for LBJ portrait; Lady Bird walks White House grounds with dogs and Dr. Jim Cain; discussion about LBJ's decision on running
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 6/18/1964 (Thursday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ & Lady Bird have coffee; Lady Bird reads while LBJ telephones & watches television; Johnsons go for walk; tourists on Ranch Road 1; group of African-American children from St. Paul's School, 500 miles away, wait to sing for the Johnsons; LBJ
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 1/21/1969 (Tuesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Congressional Wives Prayer Breakfast; Rev. and Mrs. Billy Graham; Lady Bird's prayer greeting; meeting with Bess Abell, Liz Carpenter, and their staffs about correspondence procedures; tea with Mrs. Carl Sanders and Mrs. Farris Bryant; office work
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 2/5/1964 (Wednesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson speeches and statements
- LBJ banters with reports from the Truman Balcony; Lady Bird works at The Elms; Lady Bird tours White House with Mr. & Mrs. Carl Sandburg and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steichen; Carl Sandburg's books are mentioned; Lynda and Luci Johnson meet the guests
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/10/1964 (Friday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird's last workday at The Elms; office work at the White House; Luci and the National Cathedral School; Lady Bird mentions various classmates and teachers; short statement by LBJ; music by David Bean; Lady Bird has tea with General & Mrs. John
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/11/1964 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird to National Cathedral School to discuss Luci Johnson's schedule; staff meeting in East Wing about correspondence; Lady Bird to funeral for Jane (Mrs. Alben) Barkley; trip to beauty parlor; meeting with volunteers about Whistle Stop
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 9/8/1964 (Tuesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson speeches and statements
- LBJ talks of retirement; to LBJ Ranch to join Kate Loney, LBJ's first school teacher, and her husband; catfish dinner; visit with Cousin Oriole; Lady Bird watches "Gunsmoke"
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 4/10/1965 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird rests, but LBJ does not; phone call about upcoming social events; Johnsons ride through ranches; lunch with Krims & Jonziers; Johnsons to Moursunds' ranch; Lady Bird gives items to Archives; gift from JFK; LBJ worries about Vietnam
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 8/15/1966 (Monday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- LBJ and Lady Bird drive to Reagan Ranch; Johnsons to St. Francis Xavier Church; drive to Martin and Danz Ranches; Lady Bird goes wildflower hunting and spreads wildflower seed; lunch; Lady Bird rests; LBJ rides with guests; 15 people in two cars
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/9/1966 (Sunday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Thanksgiving Day; Lady Bird & Lynda walk 5 miles along river; Lady Bird describes scenery; Lynda & Luci to ballgame; LBJ & Lady Bird meet guests at runway and drive around ranches; lunch; Lady Bird & guests to Melvin Winters' ranch to see dinosaur
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 11/24/1966 (Thursday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird signs Christmas gifts; meeting about "Living White House" sales; discussion about number of days White House is closed; proceeds from book go for White House furnishings & art; lunch; Lady Bird diets when she returns from LBJ Ranch
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 12/12/1966 (Monday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Texas Independence Day; Lady Bird works on houseguest arrangements and then goes to Spanish class; lunch at City Tavern with Texas friends; Lady Bird reminisces about the Senate & Vice Presidential years; publicity photo for National Capital Flower
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 3/2/1967 (Thursday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Starting around the 04:00 mark through the end of the recording, there are variable speeds that distort Lady Bird Johnson's voice
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Jacqueline Kennedy & Aristotle Onassis to marry; Lady Bird visits with Lyndon Jenkins; LBJ visits with Lyndon Jenkins in Oval Office; LBJ Library meeting about "Life in the White House" exhibit; Lady Bird visits with LBJ at lunch; new portraits
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/19/1968 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird has hair done; doctor gives Lady Bird flu shot & B-12 shot; LBJ & Lady Bird meet plane from Washington, DC; Lyn Nugent unhappy for family photos; LBJ announces appointments at press conference in LBJ hangar; lunch; more family photos; LBJ
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 9/30/1967 (Saturday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird has eye appointment; LBJ Library letters; swearing-in ceremony for C.R. Smith as Secretary of Commerce; Lady Bird has final sitting with Madame Shoumatoff; LBJ & Andre Meyer give approval to portrait; copy of Jefferson portrait for Lady
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 3/6/1968 (Wednesday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- An edited transcript for this day was included in Lady Bird Johnson's book "A White House Diary," published in 1970.
- Lady Bird Johnson personal
- Lady Bird to LBJ's hospital room; vote on Highway Beautification Bill; Luci Johnson reads LBJ a poem and a prayer while LBJ kneels; LBJ to surgery;--removed gall bladder and kidney stone; Lady Bird talks to family and Billy Graham; LBJ returns from
- Audio diary and annotated transcript, Lady Bird Johnson, 10/8/1965 (Friday)
- Sound Recordings of Lady Bird Johnson's Diary
- Lady Bird Johnson's White House Diary
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
- Lady Bird Johnson reminiscences