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@LBJLibrary

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Sep 30

March '68 was a pivotal moment in the Vietnam War—marked by combat, political upheaval, and public dissent. Starting Oct. 5, explore our new exhibit, Ain’t No Daylight in Vietnam: March 1968, featuring photos and documents revealing the war’s complexity. lbjlibrary.org/exhibits/tempo…

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 25

#OnThisDay: The first paratroopers arrive in #Detroit, #Michigan. 43 people are already dead, 324 injured, and 7,231 arrested. The riots will continue for several more days, and there will be troops on the ground through July 30th. 📷 UPI | 07/25/1967

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: The first paratroopers arrive in #Detroit, #Michigan. 43 people are already dead, 324 injured, and 7,231 arrested. The riots will continue for several more days, and there will be troops on the ground through July 30th.

📷 UPI | 07/25/1967

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 24

#OnThisDay: Fifty-eight years ago today, on July 24, 1967, #PresidentJohnson made remarks to the nation after authorizing use of federal troops in #Detroit after riots erupted. ✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238079 📽️ youtu.be/ZTpz4ti2Gc4

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 23

During #LBJ’s presidency, the Ranch was known as the Texas White House—and for good reason. He spent over one-fifth of his presidency at the Ranch. Although it might seem like he was vacationing and relaxing, he kept up the same tireless pace as he did in #WashingtonDC.

WWhite House History@WhiteHouseHstry · Jul 23

In 1965, President Lyndon B Johnson vacationed at his ranch near Stonewall, Texas and enjoyed a cruise in his Amphicar. 📷: @LBJLibrary, photo by Yoichi R. Okamoto.

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 23

#OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson ordered 4,700 federal troops to #Detroit after race riots erupted. 📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 07/23/1967 | #WhiteHouse - #CabinetRoom, #WashingtonDC

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson ordered 4,700 federal troops to #Detroit after race riots erupted.

📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 07/23/1967 | #WhiteHouse - #CabinetRoom, #WashingtonDC

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 23

#HappyBirthday to the one and only, @WoodyHarrelson! 🥳 In 2015, Harrelson visited the #LBJLibrary to prepare for his role as #PresidentJohnson in @realRobReiner22's 2016 film, '#LBJ.' 📷 Jay Godwin | 09/14/2015

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #HappyBirthday to the one and only, @WoodyHarrelson! 🥳

In 2015, Harrelson visited the #LBJLibrary to prepare for his role as #PresidentJohnson in @realRobReiner22's 2016 film, '#LBJ.'

📷 Jay Godwin | 09/14/2015

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 21

#SharkMonth is here—and what better way to celebrate than diving into our newest exhibit, From the White House to the Deep Ocean. Follow Peter Benchley’s journey from White House speechwriter to Jaws author and later a passionate shark conservationist. 🦈 lbjlibrary.org/exhibits/tempo…

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #SharkMonth is here—and what better way to celebrate than diving into our newest exhibit, From the White House to the Deep Ocean. Follow Peter Benchley’s journey from White House speechwriter to Jaws author and later a passionate shark conservationist.

🦈 lbjlibrary.org/exhibits/tempo…

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 20

For #NationalMoonDay, we're sharing the moon rock we have on display at the #LBJLibrary, which was collected during the #Apollo15 mission in '71. 🌑 This rock symbolizes one of #LBJ's goals as a founder of the U.S. space program: to send an astronaut safely to the #Moon & back.

LBJLibrary's tweet image. For #NationalMoonDay, we're sharing the moon rock we have on display at the #LBJLibrary, which was collected during the #Apollo15 mission in '71. 🌑

This rock symbolizes one of #LBJ's goals as a founder of the U.S. space program: to send an astronaut safely to the #Moon &amp; back.

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 20

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! 🍦 In 1966, #LBJ stopped and enjoyed @DairyQueen ice cream in Topsham, Maine as he headed to Lewiston, Maine for a campaign event. Looks like he chose chocolate! 😋 Happy #NationalIceCreamDay! 📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 08/20/1966

LBJLibrary's tweet image. You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! 🍦

In 1966, #LBJ stopped and enjoyed @DairyQueen ice cream in Topsham, Maine as he headed to Lewiston, Maine for a campaign event. Looks like he chose chocolate! 😋

Happy #NationalIceCreamDay!

📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 08/20/1966

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 19

#OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson met with #SouthVietnam President #NguyenVanThieu. 📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 07/19/1968 | Camp H. M. Smith, #Honolulu, #Hawai

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson met with #SouthVietnam President #NguyenVanThieu.

📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 07/19/1968 | Camp H. M. Smith, #Honolulu, #Hawai

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 19

#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, on 07/19/63, Blanco, one of #LBJ's many dogs, was born. He was given to the Johnsons as a gift from a little girl in #Illinois. Before leaving the #WhiteHouse, they gave Blanco to a doctor & his wife in #Kentucky. Blanco passed away in 1974.

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, on 07/19/63, Blanco, one of #LBJ's many dogs, was born. He was given to the Johnsons as a gift from a little girl in #Illinois. Before leaving the #WhiteHouse, they gave Blanco to a doctor &amp; his wife in #Kentucky. Blanco passed away in 1974.

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 18

Today, we remember former astronaut and U.S. Senator #JohnGlenn who was born #OnThisDay in 1921. 🥳 In 2012, Glenn visited the #LBJLibrary and shared his thoughts on his remarkable career in a conversation with @MarkKUpdegrove. Full discussion here: youtu.be/pOHC6jfWUQE

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 16

Hot diggity dog, it's #NationalHotDogDay! 🌭 📷 07/10/1962 | Vice President Johnson enjoys a hot dog while attending the @MLB All Star game in #WashingtonDC

LBJLibrary's tweet image. Hot diggity dog, it's #NationalHotDogDay! 🌭

📷 07/10/1962 | Vice President Johnson enjoys a hot dog while attending the @MLB All Star game in #WashingtonDC

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 16

#OnThisDay: The Johnsons attended the launch of #Apollo11 at @NASAKennedy. 🚀 📷 Unknown | 07/16/1969 | #KennedySpaceCenter - #MerrittIsland, #Florida

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: The Johnsons attended the launch of #Apollo11 at @NASAKennedy. 🚀

📷 Unknown | 07/16/1969 | #KennedySpaceCenter - #MerrittIsland, #Florida

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 15

#OnThisDay: Sixty-five years ago today, #JohnFKennedy accepted the Democratic nomination for president with #LyndonBJohnson on the ticket as his vice president. 📷 Pete Fisher; Unknown | 07/15/1960 | #DemocraticNationalConvention - #LosAngeles, #California

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: Sixty-five years ago today, #JohnFKennedy accepted the Democratic nomination for president with #LyndonBJohnson on the ticket as his vice president.

📷 Pete Fisher; Unknown | 07/15/1960 | #DemocraticNationalConvention - #LosAngeles, #California

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LBJ Foundation@LBJFoundation · Jul 14

In the Season 2 premiere of Live from the LBJ Library, @BryanCranston talks about the moral complexity behind his iconic role as #WalterWhite—and how he tapped into the darker side of human nature to bring the character to life. Catch the episode here: pbs.org/video/bryan-cr…

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 14

#HappyBirthday to the 38th #POTUS, #GeraldFord, born on this day in 1913 in #Omaha, #Nebraska! 🎉 #PresidentFord made a couple of visits to the #LBJLibrary, including in 2000 when he sat down for a conversation with President #JimmyCarter: youtu.be/y4D2F89rFWU

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #HappyBirthday to the 38th #POTUS, #GeraldFord, born on this day in 1913 in #Omaha, #Nebraska! 🎉

#PresidentFord made a couple of visits to the #LBJLibrary, including in 2000 when he sat down for a conversation with President #JimmyCarter: youtu.be/y4D2F89rFWU

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 13

#OnThisDay: #LBJ watches Speaker of the House, #SamRayburn, nominate him for President of the #UnitedStates at the #DemocraticNationalConvention. 📷 UPI | 07/13/1960 | #LosAngeles, #California

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: #LBJ watches Speaker of the House, #SamRayburn, nominate him for President of the #UnitedStates at the #DemocraticNationalConvention.

📷 UPI | 07/13/1960 | #LosAngeles, #California

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LBJ Library@LBJLibrary · Jul 12

#OnThisDay: Sixty-five years ago today, #JFK and #LBJ debated at the #DemocraticNationalConvention before the combined #Texas and #Massachusetts delegations. 📷 John Bryson | 07/12/1960 | #BiltmoreHotel - #LosAngeles, #California

LBJLibrary's tweet image. #OnThisDay: Sixty-five years ago today, #JFK and #LBJ debated at the #DemocraticNationalConvention before the combined #Texas and #Massachusetts delegations.

📷 John Bryson | 07/12/1960 | #BiltmoreHotel - #LosAngeles, #California

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