#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago, #LBJ signed the #HigherEducationAct at his alma mater, now @txst. The landmark law expanded access to college, opening doors for millions of Americans.
Today, @TheLBJSchool carries forward his legacy of public service.
📷 Frank Wolfe | 11/08/65
Today, @TheLBJSchool carries forward his legacy of public service.
📷 Frank Wolfe | 11/08/65
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#OTD: 60 years ago, #LBJ returned to Cotulla, TX, to visit the school where he taught. His experience there shaped his views on education, poverty, and inequality.
"In that year, I think I learned far more than I taught."
presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238450
📷 Mike Geissinger | 11/07/1966
"In that year, I think I learned far more than I taught."
presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238450
📷 Mike Geissinger | 11/07/1966
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#OnThisDay: Fifty-nine years ago, on November 7, 1967, #PresidentJohnson signed the #PublicBroadcastingAct, establishing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and paving the way for @PBS and @NPR.
📷 Frank Wolfe | #WhiteHouse - #EastRoom; #WashingtonDC
📷 Frank Wolfe | #WhiteHouse - #EastRoom; #WashingtonDC
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If AI can do the thinking for us, how do we teach students to think for themselves?
Join us for Food for Thought as @UTAustin's Dr. Veronica Yan explores AI's impact on learning & how educators can strengthen students' critical thinking skills.
Register: lbjlibrary.org/events/educati…
Join us for Food for Thought as @UTAustin's Dr. Veronica Yan explores AI's impact on learning & how educators can strengthen students' critical thinking skills.
Register: lbjlibrary.org/events/educati…
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#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago, on November 5, 1964, President Johnson and Martin Luther King Jr. spoke by phone following the presidential election, sharing their optimism and hopes for the future.
📞 youtu.be/YADvHEFAE28
📞 youtu.be/YADvHEFAE28
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Wishing a very special #HappyBirthday to former #FirstLady @laurawbush! 🥳
📷 Eric Draper | 04/10/2014 | Former First Lady #LauraBush listens as former President #GeorgeWBush speaks at the #CivilRights Summit at the #LBJLibrary
📷 Eric Draper | 04/10/2014 | Former First Lady #LauraBush listens as former President #GeorgeWBush speaks at the #CivilRights Summit at the #LBJLibrary
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#HappyBirthday to "the most trusted man in America," #WalterCronkite! 🥳
Celebrate his legacy by visiting The American Experiment at the #LBJLibrary, where his personal notebook from his coverage of the Tet Offensive is on display.
🇺🇸 lbjlibrary.org/american-exper…
Celebrate his legacy by visiting The American Experiment at the #LBJLibrary, where his personal notebook from his coverage of the Tet Offensive is on display.
🇺🇸 lbjlibrary.org/american-exper…
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#OnThisDay: #LBJ, his family, and #Texas Governor #JohnConnally celebrated the results of the 1964 presidential election on stage.
LBJ won a historic victory, receiving more than 61% of the popular vote—the highest percentage received by a presidential candidate since 1820. 🇺🇸
LBJ won a historic victory, receiving more than 61% of the popular vote—the highest percentage received by a presidential candidate since 1820. 🇺🇸
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It's #ElectionDay! 🗳️
#OnThisDay: In 1964, #PresidentJohnson and #LadyBird began Election Day by casting their ballots at the @PedernalesCoop in #JohnsonCity, #Texas.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/03/1964
#OnThisDay: In 1964, #PresidentJohnson and #LadyBird began Election Day by casting their ballots at the @PedernalesCoop in #JohnsonCity, #Texas.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/03/1964
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They spent much of the day resting at the #LBJRanch in preparation for the long night ahead. At approximately 8:45 PM, they arrived at @TheDriskill in #Austin, where they gathered with family and friends to watch the election results roll in.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/03/1964
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/03/1964
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#OnThisDay: One of our favorite photos from the 1964 presidential campaign! 🤠
The day before the election, #LBJ and his running mate, #HubertHumphrey, saddled up at the #LBJRanch.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/02/1964
The day before the election, #LBJ and his running mate, #HubertHumphrey, saddled up at the #LBJRanch.
📷 Cecil Stoughton | 11/02/1964
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#DaylightSavingTime ended today at 2 AM!
#DidYouKnow #PresidentJohnson signed the #UniformTimeAct of 1966 into law?
The legislation established a uniform system for observing daylight saving time across the U.S., helping eliminate confusion caused by differing local schedules.
#DidYouKnow #PresidentJohnson signed the #UniformTimeAct of 1966 into law?
The legislation established a uniform system for observing daylight saving time across the U.S., helping eliminate confusion caused by differing local schedules.
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Happy #Halloween! 🎃
Need a last-minute costume? We've got you covered! 😅
📷 #LBJ mask donated to the #LBJLibrary in 1974 by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Serman
Need a last-minute costume? We've got you covered! 😅
📷 #LBJ mask donated to the #LBJLibrary in 1974 by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Serman
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Little Lyndon channeling the spirit of his grandfather by dressing up as "Super President"—because even superheroes need a candy break! 🦸
Who knew presidential superpowers included candy negotiations?! 🍭🍬
#HappyHalloween! 🎃
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 10/31/1968
Who knew presidential superpowers included candy negotiations?! 🍭🍬
#HappyHalloween! 🎃
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 10/31/1968
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#OnThisDay: Fifty-eight years ago, #PresidentJohnson ordered a halt to all bombing of #NorthVietnam.
Read his full remarks: presidency.ucsb.edu/node/236813
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 10/31/1968 | #LBJ, his family, and #WhiteHouse staff watch his address from the #OvalOffice
Read his full remarks: presidency.ucsb.edu/node/236813
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 10/31/1968 | #LBJ, his family, and #WhiteHouse staff watch his address from the #OvalOffice
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Hey, @HailStateFB 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. 🤘
@TexasFootball fans, we didn’t forget about y’all! Wear your burnt orange and white to receive the same discount. 🤘
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Nothing to see here... just getting into the #Halloween spirit at the #LBJLibrary! 🎃
And no one is safe from the spooky festivities... not even animatronic #LBJ...
And no one is safe from the spooky festivities... not even animatronic #LBJ...
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The #LBJLibrary was featured in @KVUE's tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta.
We were honored to welcome her for our 2019 Summit on Race in America and remain grateful for the opportunity to share her story and preserve her lasting legacy.
📽️ kvue.com/video/news/nat…
We were honored to welcome her for our 2019 Summit on Race in America and remain grateful for the opportunity to share her story and preserve her lasting legacy.
📽️ kvue.com/video/news/nat…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolores Huerta, a trailblazing civil rights and labor leader.
It was an honor to welcome her to the LBJ Library for our Summit on Race in America. We remember her remarkable life and enduring legacy in the pursuit of justice and equality.
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