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2313 Red River, Austin, TX
Joined February 2010
#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-expe…
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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. 🇺🇸
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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/236… 📷 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. 🤘
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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...
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