LBJ Library

Some history you read about. Some history tells the story of who we are. Starting May 30, the LBJ Library brings you face-to-face with documents behind America’s defining moments. Together, they reveal how the nation we know today came to be. 🇺🇸 lbjlibrary.org/american-exper…

Happy #512Day, #Austin! 🤘 In our archives, this photo is described as: “#LBJ walks past an uncluttered Austin skyline.” Curious about how Austin has changed over time? Visit our Austin Past & Present exhibit—and submit your own Austin story. 🤠 lbjlibrary.org/exhibits/tempo…

#OnThisDay: Eighty-nine years ago, on May 11, 1937, #CongressmanJohnson met President #FranklinRoosevelt and Texas Governor #JamesAllred in #Galveston, #Texas. 📷 Jack Miller

It’s #MothersDay! 💐 Even when he was thousands of miles away, #LBJ made sure to take care of his mother on Mother’s Day—even if it was through #LadyBird. 😅✍️ 📷 05/07/1943 | Letter from LBJ (in #WashingtonDC) to Lady Bird (in #Austin, #Texas)

Swinging into #NationalGolfDay like a pro (or president)! ⛳️ #PresidentJohnson enjoyed taking his “executive swing” to the golf course, often playing with aides and friends.

Happy #MothersDay! 💐 Today we celebrate our favorite #FirstLady, #LadyBird, and her remarkable daughters, Lynda Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson. A devoted mother, Lady Bird’s love helped shape a legacy her daughters carry forward with grace, strength, and warmth.

Congratulations to all the students graduating from @UTAustin today! Your hard work and dedication have led you to this moment—well done! 🤘 Did you know? #LadyBird attended and graduated from UT Austin from 1930–34. #WhatStartsHere 📷 Unknown

What an evening for Educator Appreciation Night! From museum exploring and giveaways to refreshments and community connections, it was a wonderful time celebrating the educators who make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do! 📷 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTcUd

#HappyBirthday to President #HarryTruman, born on this day in 1884. 🥳 #PresidentTruman and #PresidentJohnson shared a close friendship over the years. In fact, #LBJ had such respect for #Truman that he called him every year on his birthday. 📞🎂

#OnThisDay: Forty years ago, #BarbaraJordan took the stage at the #LBJLibrary for our “An Evening With” speaker series—sharing her voice, perspective, and legacy. 📷 Frank Wolfe | 05/07/1986

#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago, #LBJ hit the road through Appalachia on his #WarOnPoverty tour, meeting Americans where they lived and worked. From rural towns to factory floors, he made the case for a #GreatSociety built on opportunity for all. 📷 Cecil Stoughton | 05/07/1964

🎥 youtu.be/IA1tMqG87r0 📷 Chris Caselli

Today, we remember media pioneer, philanthropist, and conservationist Ted Turner. In 2015, we honored Turner with the Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award for his extraordinary commitment to protecting our natural resources and preserving the beauty of our nation.

#OnThisDay: #SenatorJohnson holds an @ExpressNews newspaper announcing his victory over R. Allan Shivers for control of the #Texas Democratic Party ahead of the 1956 #DemocraticNationalConvention. 📷 Wide World Photos | 05/06/1956 | #LBJ, #LadyBird, and LBJ's mother, Rebekah

Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! Luci Baines Johnson, youngest daughter of #LBJ and #LadyBird, shares heartfelt thanks to educators everywhere on behalf of the Johnson family.

#OnThisDay: One of our favorite flashbacks—President #GeraldFord toured the #LBJLibrary and visited with staff. 📷 Frank Wolfe | 05/03/1977 | #Austin, #Texas

#OnThisDay: Eighty-five years ago, on May 3, 1941, #LBJ kicked off his U.S. Senate campaign in #SanMarcos, #Texas. 📷 @statesman | [L–R]: #LadyBird, LBJ, and his mother, Rebekah

#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago, on May 2, 1965, #PresidentJohnson delivered a televised address explaining the need to send several thousand additional U.S. troops to the #DominicanRepublic. ✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/241737 📽️ youtu.be/qiI3jqOwa4c

#OnThisDay: Sixty-four years ago, #JacquelineKennedy and #LadyBird attended the Senate Ladies’ American @RedCross Unit’s annual luncheon. 📷 Wide World Photos | 05/01/1962 | The Capitol - #Washington, D.C.

#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago, the U.S. Department of State sent this telegram on the worsening situation in the #DominicanRepublic following the arrival of U.S. Marines, noting that the U.S. Embassy was under fire.