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- Born: December 22, 1912
- Political Party: Democrat
- First Lady: 1963-1969
- Preceded by: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
- Succeeded by: Pat Nixon
- Birth Name: Claudia Alta Taylor
- With Bess Truman, one of only two First Ladies to live past 90
- Nicknamed "Lady Bird" as an infant
- Graduated from High School at age 15
- Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
- Congressional Gold Medal recipient
- Died: July 11, 2007
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Lady Bird Johnson was the wife of President Lyndon Johnson. She set a precedent for First Ladies by helping to pushing the Highway Beautification Act into law. She is known as one of the more proactive First Ladies, and occupied The White House in a turbulent time during the height of the Vietnam War.
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Timeline
- 1928: Graduated from Marshall High School
- 1933: Graduated from University of Texas
- 1934: Marries Lyndon B. Johnson
- 1937: Finances LBJ's first campaign
- 1944: First child Lynda Bird Johnson
- 1947: Second child Luci Baines Johnson
- 1960: Becomes 2nd Lady
- 1963: Becomes 1st Lady after JFK Assassination
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Lady Bird Johnson Questions
Why do birds migrate ? 5 AnswersEven though the exact reason is not yet known, recent research suggests that the main reason is food security. Most birds migrate from areas that are support li... read more
Do ladies like a man with dredlocks? 2 AnswersEveryone's different - do men like women with short hair? Of course, some do and some don't! read more
Which Indian tribes wear head dress symbolizing a bird? 1 AnswerThe plain indians wear head dress symbolizing a bird. The bird feathers signifies bravery and you can't just wear it, you have to earn it either in a battle or ... read more
How does a volcanic eruption and ash affect birds? 1 AnswerWhen a bird flies near a volcano that erupt(ed) and breathes the ashes and stuff from the pyroclastic flow, the dirt will get into his lungs. After the stuff is... read more
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Today is one of those days when I know just how Lady Bird Johnson felt.
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Where flowers bloom so does hope. -Lady Bird Johnson http://budurl.com/7r3x
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@alicejam Lady Bird Johnson, inducted into college basketball hall of fame? :O (rereads) Oh! haha jk. ;) Whatcha been up to?
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RT @amishcountryliv: Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them. ~Lady Bird Johnson // very true!!
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