Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

LBJ's America: The Life and Legacies of Lyndon Baines Johnson (Panel Discussion)

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Video recording of a a panel discussion with the contributors and editors of the book "LBJ's America: The Life and Legacies of Lyndon Baines Johnson." The event was held at Texas State University. The first 52 minutes of the video are a slide show of images of Lyndon Baines Johnson. The event begins at 52:40.

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LBJ as Student [Tape 2 of 2, Side 1]

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Oral History Interview with an unknown interviewer and interviewee discussing Lyndon Baines Johnson's time as a student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College.

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Posing With Other Men (Image 1940s50s-169_003)

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Photograph of twelve men posing with Lyndon Baines Johnson in the center. From San Marcos Record: "Max C. Smith, Rodgers Story, R. C. Haby, Norman Jackson, Charles Young, W. A. Pennington, Sam H. Tabor, Marshall Amos, J. T. Ellis, J. G. Flowers, Lyndon Baines Johnson, F. E. Schroeck and J. B. Raborn. Pictured above are civic, political and military leaders who had a part in the Town Hall meeting held Wednesday night at the ALS auditorium on the future disposition of San Marcos Air Field. They are left to right: back row, Representative Max C. Smith, Roger Storey, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee. Colonel R. C. Haby, executive officer of SMAAF. Norman Jackson, mayor of San Marcos. Charles Young, mayor of Kyle. W. A. Pennington, president of San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. and Sam H. Tabor, mayor of Lockhart. Front row: left to right: Marshall Ames. Regional director of the Federal Public Housing Authority. Representative J. T. Ellis. Dr. J. G. Flowers, president of Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Congressman Lyndon Johnson. Lt. Colonel F. E. Schroeck, commanding officer of SMAAF. and J. B. Raborn, mayor of Luling. " From 1946 May 3 issue.

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Lyndon Baines Johnson in Front of Aircraft (Image 1940s50s-169_002)

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Photograph of Lyndon Johnson standing in front of aircraft with five men. From San Marcos Record: "Assistant Secretary of War Stuart Symington shakes hands with Lt. Colonel F. E. Schroeck, commanding officer of San Marcos Army Air Field as he steps from the plane Friday afternoon. Left foreground is Congressman Lyndon Johnson. in rear, is Mayor Norman Jackson and behind Lt. Colonel Schroeck is City Commissioner Herbert Eastwood. They headed a large party which met Mr. Symington and accompanied him on a tour of an inspection of the field." From May 10, 1946 issue.

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Lyndon Baines Johnson and Four Men Standing (Image 1940s50s-169_001)

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Photograph of Lyndon Baines Johnson surrounded by four unidentified men. From San Marcos Record: "Dr. J. G. Flowers, Marshall Ames, Charles Young, Congressman Lyndon Johnson, and Lt. Colonel F. E. Schroeck at the Town Hall meeting held Wednesday night at the ALS auditorium on the future disposition of San Marcos Air Field. "

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LBJ at San Marcos Exhibit

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Opening ceremony of an exhibit titled "LBJ at San Marcos" honoring President Johnson and commemorating the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. After an introduction by Representative Pickle, the President speaks on the importance of education, particularly for very young children, and points with pride to his Great Society's educational programs. He also reads from his presidential memoir, The Vantage Point.