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Liz Carpenter’s 100th birthday

Aug 30, 2020

The winning of women’s suffrage took over 70 years and three generations of extraordinary women spearheading one of the most successful political mobilization efforts in U.S. history.  It was a scaling-Mt.-Everest-backwards-in-high-heels kind of accomplishment.  After all, every one of the “deciders,” state legislators,… read more

Memo to Jason Chaffetz: These are the congressional workers who actually need a stipend

Jul 07, 2017

Former congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) made headlines when he said members of Congress, who receive annual salaries, should receive a monthly $2,500 housing stipend. Now, imagine having to live in the same city as the congressman, but instead of his comfortable six-figure salary, you’re making $0. read more

For art’s sake: When funding the NEA is in jeopardy

Apr 23, 2017

The battlelines are drawn in Washington over whether the federal government should be spending any money at all for art's sake. read more

Roger Wilkins, civil rights champion in government and journalism, dies at 85

Mar 28, 2017

In a career that traversed law, journalism and education, Mr. Wilkins made matters of race and poverty central to his work as an assistant attorney general in the Johnson administration and later as one of the first black editorial board members at The Post and the New York Times. read more

Mike Huckabee: A conservative plea for the National Endowment for the Arts

Mar 22, 2017

Donald Trump wasn't my first choice for president. I was. But he was my second choice, and I'm proud that I supported him. In tackling the federal budget, he faces a debt that has doubled to $20 trillion in the past eight years. No doubt a chainsaw seems more… read more

Why we need the NEA and public arts funding

Mar 15, 2017

Many who would end support of the NEA suggest that the arts can be sustained with private funding. It is people at the low end of the economic ladder who stand to lose the most if the NEA is gone. read more

Abba Eban, center left, was Israel’s main contact with President Lyndon B. Johnson in the tense diplomacy that preceded the 1967 Middle East war.

America’s Case of ‘Tonkin Gulfitis’

Mar 07, 2017

On May 22, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson received alarming news from the Middle East. read more

Thanks, Lyndon, I’m 64 and knocking on Medicare’s door

Mar 01, 2017

The envelopes started arriving about a month ago. To tell you the truth, I haven't read the contents thoroughly yet, but I'm getting to it. I know what's inside. Having gotten about six months from eligibility for Medicare, it's time to "begin the process," as they… read more

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Goodwin remembers LBJ on anniversary of Glassboro Summit

Feb 22, 2017

When President Lyndon Johnson called for a meeting with Soviet Union Premier Alexei Kosygin to discuss U.S.-Soviet relations in the summer of 1967, he did not expect that the historic meeting would ultimately be held in a New Jersey town called Glassboro. read more

The African-Americans in the White House kitchen

Feb 14, 2017

Adrian Miller gained a rare insider’s view into the workings of the presidency as a special assistant to President Clinton. But it wasn’t until he left Washington that he became fascinated with another aspect of the White House — its kitchen. More specifically, the African-Americans who… read more

Homer Thornberry: Austin’s congressman, judge and Supreme Court nominee

Feb 01, 2017

A grandson writes a biography about the only native Austinite nominated for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. read more

LBJ comes to life in this timely yet historical Austin premiere

Jan 26, 2017

The year is 1965. The tragedy and election of 1964 has come to an end, and Lyndon B. Johnson is about to embark on an ambitious agenda that will change the country forever. His "Great Society" legislation, including the war on poverty, voting rights, civil rights, healthcare, and education reforms, is the… read more

Tom Johnson

Former CNN President Tom Johnson On A Lifetime In Journalism

Jan 24, 2017

We finally persuade Tom Johnson to join us and share stories about his life and career. read more

Harry Middleton, Lady Bird Johnson and former President Lyndon B. Johnson at the site of the LBJ Library in 1971. ( Frank Wolfe/LBJ Presidential Library)

Harry Middleton, who led LBJ library and released presidential tapes, dies at 95

Jan 24, 2017

Harry Middleton, who led LBJ library and released presidential tapes, dies at 95. read more

The Case for Donald Trump’s Official White House Photographer

Jan 18, 2017

In the next 48 hours, as President Barack Obama prepares to leave the White House, his official photographer, Pete Souza, will document the last moments of his history-making presidency. The photographs Souza will take on Jan. 20 will join the more than two million images he has shot in the last eight… read more

The Real Legacy in Jeopardy Under the New Congress? LBJ’s.

Nov 23, 2016

The GOP has plans to take apart many of Johnson’s Great Society reforms. Will Trump let them succeed? read more

Returning to morning daylight: Why we ‘fall back’ each fall

Oct 31, 2016

It might seem like daylight saving time has been a part of Americans' lives forever, but actually it wasn't uniform until then-president Lyndon Johnson signed a law in 1966 designed to simplify the start and end dates across the country. read more

Briscoe Center’s red-letter history exhibit puts spotlight on Texas

Oct 17, 2016

25 Years/25 Treasures reveals more than 60 items crucial to the region's story. read more

Bryan Cranston’s HBO Recreation of All the Way Arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray Today

Sep 06, 2016

The rest of the world gets to see Bryan Cranston's 2014 Tony Award-winning performance as President Lyndon Baines Johnson on September 6 when the HBO adaptation of Robert Schenkkan's Tony winner for Best Play, All the Way, is released on DVD and Blu-Ray by HBO Home Entertainment. read more

Cowboys and presidents

Sep 06, 2016

In 1979, NFL Films dubbed the Cowboys "America's Team," but the franchise was a focal point for presidents and president wannabes years earlier. It began long before Donald Trump sat in Jerry Jones' suite with his then-wife Marla Maples and before Chris Christie got comically skewered for hugging the owner… read more

Lyndon B. Johnson: Indians are ‘Forgotten Americans’

Sep 06, 2016

Two months after Lyndon Baines Johnson took office as the 36th president of the United States, he pledged to put Indians at the "forefront" of his war on poverty. read more

Podcast: President Lyndon Johnson and power

Sep 04, 2016

In this week's episode of the Washington Post's Presidential podcast, Mark Updegrove examines how LBJ worked his will to get some of the most transformative legislation of the 20th century through Congress. read more

Living in L.B.J.’s America

Aug 27, 2016

How two of his least celebrated accomplishments shaped the battle between Clinton and Trump. read more

LBJ library celebrates late President’s 108th birthday

Aug 27, 2016

People from across the country visited the LBJ Presidential Library, to celebrate former President Lyndon Johnson’s birthday. read more

CSU Professor’s New Book Leads to Research Grant for LBJ Library

Aug 01, 2016

Columbus State University Assistant Professor of English Joe Miller will conduct research in Lyndon B. Johnson’s Presidential Library this August thanks to a $1,560 Moody Research Grant. read more

Making history: On Hillary Clinton, Luci Baines Johnson and Sissy Farenthold

Jul 27, 2016

Last night, Hillary Clinton made history becoming the first woman to be nominated for president of the United States by  a major party. read more

Texas Democrats Do a Two-Step Over Voting Rights Victory

Jul 26, 2016

Texas Democrats Do a Two-Step Over Voting Rights Victory. LBJ's daughter adds star power to delegation's event. read more

A mock-up of the set for “Daisy,” a new play about Lyndon B. Johnson’s attack ad against Barry Goldwater, which ushered in a new era of political discourse in the United States.

New play ‘Daisy’ explores the commercial that changed U.S. politics

Jul 05, 2016

“Daisy” aired only once, but its presence is still being felt today in political advertising. A world-premiere production about the ad makes its debut at ACT in Seattle on July 8. read more

HBO’s All the Way premieres in Austin

May 11, 2016

HBO's "All the Way" premiered here in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library. read more

Then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) speaks at Howard University in September 2007. (Michel du Cille/The Washington Post)

Obama’s commencement speech at Howard this weekend comes at a crucial moment

May 10, 2016

Lyndon Baines Johnson gave the keynote address at my commencement in June 1961. Anti-civil-rights violence had recently taken place in Montgomery and Birmingham, Ala. read more

Michael Barnes going through files on his grandmother, Val M. Keating, at the LBJ Presidential Library.

Trip to LBJ Presidential Library unearths unexpected family history

May 09, 2016

Michael Barnes going through files on his grandmother, Val M. Keating, at the LBJ Presidential Library. read more

President Obama with the actor Bryan Cranston in the private dining room of the Oval Office in the White House. Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times

Barack Obama and Bryan Cranston on the Roles of a Lifetime

May 06, 2016

An actual president and a man who is about to play one on TV talk about families, public life and legacies. read more

When First Ladies Played Offense

Apr 12, 2016

Most people tend to think of American first ladies of the past as decorous and devoted—gentle, constant presences at their husband’s sides. In fact, they also weren’t afraid to jump into the political fray. read more

Campaign by Helicopter

Apr 01, 2016

In 1948, "All the Way with LBJ" meant scooting around Texas in a Bell 47D. read more

How a 1965 immigration law shaped today’s Los Angeles

Oct 02, 2015

The lasting effects of the Immigration Act of 1965 signed by President Johnson on Oct. 3, 1965 were apparent at a recent swearing in ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Over 6,000 people from 140 countries sat in neat rows before a stage and a giant American flag. But more than 50 years ago,… read more

U.S. has funded artists and intellectuals for half a century, but it’s a perennial fight

Oct 02, 2015

Half a century ago, during a crowded Rose Garden ceremony, President Lyndon B. Johnson codified the nation’s commitment to the arts and humanities. Johnson, who as a young man taught students of Mexican descent in his native Texas, asked the nation not to forget the arts and humanities… read more

Dallas Love Field gets marker illuminating where LBJ was sworn in

Oct 01, 2015

After almost 52 years, Dallas Love Field has officially marked the location where President Lyndon Baines Johnson took the oath of office aboard Air Force One as it sat parked on the ramp. read more

Herman: LBJ and Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 23, 2015

As I heard his daughter Luci remind us at a recent local event, we’re in the midst of 50th anniversaries for many major and landmark moments in Lyndon B. Johnson’s pivotal presidency, a tenure that, for all its controversy, ushered America into a new era. read more

Woody Harrelson undergoes radical makeover to play the president in Rob Reiner’s biopic LBJ

Sep 22, 2015

Woody Harrelson is stepping into what could be his most complex role yet - former US President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The 54-year-old actor was spotted on set of Rob Reiner's political biopic LBJ as the first day of production got underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday. read more

Fifty Years Later, the Immigration Bill That Changed America

Sep 14, 2015

On the 2016 campaign trail, immigration has been a flash point unlike any other. For today’s politicians, perhaps the biggest takeaway of the Immigration and Nationality Act is to expect unintended consequences. read more

50 years later, working to fortify LBJ’s legacy

Jul 20, 2015

Ollie Besteiro of AARP Texas speaks about President Johnson's legacy and urges for responsible solutions to stabilize Medicare for future generations. read more

The Enduring Legacy of President Lyndon Baines Johnson

Jul 06, 2015

On the 50th anniversary of the passage of President Johnson’s landmark legislative initiatives, Americans look to the past to find hope for the way forward in the struggle for equality and civil rights. read more

President Johnson’s Boyhood Home to be Partially Closed for Preservation Work

Jun 17, 2015

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that President Johnson’s boyhood home in Johnson City will be partially closed for public tours for approximately ten weeks, beginning on Monday, July 13 and ending on about Friday, September 25, 2015. read more

As Head Start turns 50 this month, a graduate says it changed his life

May 26, 2015

Fifty years ago this month, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced a new federal program called Head Start. Attorney Bruce E. L. M. Strothers recalls the role of Head Start in his own life. read more

Voices of Valor: Jim Cross

May 10, 2015

Residing quietly in the Gatesville community is a man who has lived an incredibly large life: retired Brig. Gen. James U. Cross. The 90-year-old native had no idea he would grow up and one day pilot Air Force One for President Lyndon Baines Johnson. read more

The Way Home

Apr 10, 2015

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf read more

Springtime in Washington wouldn’t be the same without Lady Bird Johnson

Mar 18, 2015

Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Lady Bird Johnson was born with a golden shovel in her hands. read more

LBJ and the Speech That Changed America

Mar 12, 2015

Fifty years ago, Lyndon Baines Johnson delivered one of the most powerful pieces of oratory in presidential history. Standing before Congress at 9 p.m. on March 15, just a few days after the shocking violence that civil-rights protesters confronted during the march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge on “Bloody Sunday… read more

Obama, Bush, civil rights icons retrace Selma march

Mar 08, 2015

President Obama, speaking Saturday at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, placed Selma in the pantheon of historical sites alongside Concord, Gettysburg and Kitty Hawk. Luci Baines Johnson, the late president's younger daughter, traveled to Selma for the commemoration. read more

Selma’s Bloody Sunday remembered 50 years later

Mar 07, 2015

Thousands are flocking to Selma, Alabama this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the "Bloody Sunday." Luci Baines Johnson tells Channel 2 Action news that she was there when her father signed the 1965 Voting Rights Bill into law. "As a young woman I knew I was being an eyewitness to history,"… read more

“The American Promise” — LBJ’s Finest Hour

Mar 06, 2015

It is unusual when a presidential address stands the test of time. Only a few have. Lyndon Johnson’s "The American Promise" belongs in that special group of historic speeches. It still speaks to an America torn by racial discord and a challenge to the right to vote… read more

Dr. King and LBJ’s family remember Voting Rights

Mar 06, 2015

The families of those who dedicated their lives in the fight for equal voting rights were honored by the city of Selma on Friday night at the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Awards Ceremony and Dinner. read more

The Power of Congress

Jan 15, 2015

The tension between big-tent inclusiveness and ideological purity has bedevilled our two major political parties for many years, but for Democrats it became especially vexing in the middle decades of the twentieth century. read more

Bill Moyers on Saving Our Democracy, ‘Selma’ and LBJ

Jan 14, 2015

During a live chat on Tuesday, January 13, Bill shared his thoughts on saving democracy, fighting corporate interests, the new film Selma, Ted Cruz’s political aspirations, President Lyndon B. Johnson and much more. read more

A country trapped in 1965’s ambitions

Jan 14, 2015

In the history of the American welfare state, no event was more consequential than the convening of the 89th Congress on Jan. 3, 1965, in which Democrats enjoyed huge majorities in both houses. read more

Accurate history isn’t Hollywood’s strong suit

Jan 13, 2015

Tuscaloosa News writer Robert Dewitt on LBJ's portrayal in the "Selma" movie: "In real history, flawed human beings accomplish great things. Saints have momentary failings. People do bad things and still wind up on the right side of history. Hollywood has a hard time with real history." read more

Education Secretary Says He Backs Annual Testing

Jan 12, 2015

Education Secretary Arne Duncan chose the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's introduction of a landmark education equity bill to make the Obama administration's case for continued testing. read more

LBJ fought a quiet battle to desegregate housing — his own

Jan 05, 2015

A controversy over the portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson in the movie “Selma” has revived interest in the 36th president’s role in the civil rights struggles of the 20th century. read more

What ‘Selma’ Gets Wrong

Dec 22, 2014

The film “Selma,” depicting the bloody civil rights campaign in Selma, Alabama, gets much right, however, it misses mightily in faithfully capturing the pivotal relationship between Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Lyndon Baines Johnson, says presidential historian and LBJ Presidential Library Director Mark K. Updegrove. read more

LBJ Library Celebrates Lyndon and Lady Bird’s 80th Anniversary

Nov 19, 2014

Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson would have celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary this week. The couple never had a cake when they married back in 1934, so their family made up for it Monday with a cake cutting at the LBJ Presidential Library.  read more

How Goldwater Changed Campaigns Forever

Oct 27, 2014

If you were to ask a sampling of analysts which post-World War II presidential elections predicted the political trends we see today, there probably wouldn’t be many votes for 1964. read more

Augusta’s grip on LBJ apparently hurt

Oct 25, 2014

There is a small mystery about President Lyndon Johnson's Oct. 26, 1964, visit to Augusta. What happened to his hand? read more

LBJ’s unfortunate Augusta visit

Oct 25, 2014

President Lyndon Johnson had every reason to feel confident about his campaign stop in Augusta 50 years ago this week. However, he would not carry Richmond County on Election Day 1964, and he probably got a hint of things to come. read more

Obama learns LBJ’s tough lesson: You can have guns or butter, not both

Oct 22, 2014

President Obama has lost his hold on a majority of Americans, according to recent polls. The popular appeal that propelled him to win the 2008 and 2012 elections may be beyond recovery. It is sadly reminiscent of what President Johnson experienced in the mid-1960s after winning the 1964 presidential election by one… read more

[Photo by Brian Diggs.]

2014 Texas Legacy Luci Baines Johnson

Oct 16, 2014

On Thursday October 16, 2014, more than 500 guests gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Austin, Texas, to honor Luci Baines Johnson as our 2014 Texas Legacy. read more

Whistlestop Campaign: Lady Bird Johnson aboard the Lady Bird Special. [LBJ Library photo by Frank Muto. #FM5-10]

What’s the Point of a First Lady?

Oct 06, 2014

Fifty years ago today, Lady Bird Johnson set off on a four day, 47-town solo whistle-stop tour to campaign on behalf of her husband in the South. read more

[LBJ Library photo by Unknown. #33317]

Remembering Lady Bird Johnson’s WhistleStop tour for Civil Rights

Oct 06, 2014

Fifty years ago, in October 1964, less than a month before the presidential elections, Lady Bird Johnson boarded a train in Washington to stump through eight Southern states. read more

Sally Jewell News

Sep 09, 2014

ABC News' David Kerley takes a hike in Acadia National Park with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to discuss her work protecting the nation's wilderness. read more

[Photo by Erin Madison / AP]

What the Wilderness Act has taught us

Sep 02, 2014

Fifty years ago Wednesday, Lyndon Johnson strolled out to the Rose Garden, pressed a fountain pen between the fingers of his hefty right hand and signed into law the highest level of protection ever afforded the American landscape. read more

[LBJ Library photo by Robert Knudsen. #D2624-7A]

Celebrating 50 years of American wilderness

Sep 02, 2014

On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark Wilderness Act that set aside more than 9 million acres of land to be protected from development. read more

[LBJ Library photo by Robert Knudsen. #D2624-7A]

Still Time for a Conservation Legacy

Sep 01, 2014

Wednesday is the 50th birthday of two of the nation’s most important environmental statutes: the Wilderness Act and the law establishing the Land and Water Conservation Fund. read more

President Lyndon B. Johnson shakes the hands of soldiers as he visits American troops in Vietnam, 1966. [Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images]

We want our politicians to act like LBJ. But not really.

Aug 21, 2014

Lately there's a lot of admiration for Johnson, who's often portrayed, in this age of entrenched dysfunction and colorless politicians, as a charismatic, needy rogue who knew how to make Washington work. read more

[Photo by Sarah Mortimer]

Psychedelic Acid Trope

Jul 18, 2014

Close your eyes and say it out loud: "The Sixties." read more

How LBJ got the Civil Rights Act passed

Jul 02, 2014

The Civil Rights Act remains one of the great puzzles and achievements of American history. The achievement part is obvious. The puzzle part is two-fold.  First: why did it take so long?  It passed 101 years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. And second: how did it finally get… read more

[LBJ Library photo by Cecil Stoughton]

How one woman died defending racial equality

Jul 02, 2014

Fifty years ago, discrimination in public accommodations and federally assisted programs became illegal, as President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But that did not end the battle for racial equality. read more

[LBJ Library photo by Cecil Stoughton]

Unfinished Business: The Civil Rights Act and Education

Jul 02, 2014

Signed into law 50 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 remains one of the most important pieces of legislation in this nation’s history. It set the course for how our country lives its democracy. read more

Congress marks 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act

Jun 24, 2014

Congressional leaders marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act on Tuesday by honoring both the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the bipartisan tactics that lawmakers used to pass the bill in 1964. read more

Bryan Cranston and All The Way win Tony awards

Jun 09, 2014

Bryan Cranston won Tony award for leading actor in a play for his portrayal of LBJ in All The Way, which won best play. read more

LBJ’s Legacy Under Assault

Jun 04, 2014

An editorial by the Reverend Jesse Jackson emphasizes the contributions of President Johnson. read more

Footage of LBJ describing benefits of his Child Safety Act

May 27, 2014

Rachel Madow airs never-before-seen footage of LBJ describing the benefits of his Child Safety Act, passed by Congress in 1970. read more

Do you ride the D.C. Metro? Thank the Great Society

May 27, 2014

Do you ride the D.C. Metro? Thank the Great Society. read more

The Limits of LBJ’s Great Society

May 27, 2014

Great Society at 50: Prince George’s illustrates programs’ transformative legacy — and limits. read more

The Great Society at 50: Lyndon B. Johnson’s cultural vision

May 27, 2014

The Great Society at 50: Lyndon B. Johnson’s cultural vision mirrored his domestic one. read more

Great Society at 50: LBJ’s Job Corps

May 27, 2014

 LBJ’s Job Corps will cost taxpayers $1.7 billion this year. Does it work? read more

How did we get to Sesame Street? Via LBJ’s Great Society

May 27, 2014

In 1967, Lyndon Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act, which created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. read more

That time Lyndon Johnson made a killer case against unbridled growth

May 23, 2014

An article about LBJ's accomplishments and the Great Society. read more

The Great Society at 50

May 19, 2014

The Great Society, LBJ’s unprecedented and ambitious domestic vision, changed the nation. Half a century later, it continues to define politics and power in America. read more

Lem Johns, Who Guarded Johnson in Dallas, Dies at 88

May 12, 2014

Lem Johns, a Secret Service agent who guarded Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson when President Kennedy was assassinated and who became a high-ranking Secret Service official during Johnson’s administration, died on Saturday. read more

Bryan Cranston on Breaking Away From Walter White and Playing LBJ

Apr 28, 2014

LBJ Library director interviewed Bryan Cranston for PARADE magazine about his role as LBJ. read more

JOHNSON STUDENT TAKES TOP HONORS IN LBJ LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST

Apr 22, 2014

Nicholas D. Dauphine, a senior at Johnson High School has won first prize in the LBJ Library “Civil Rights Today” Essay Contest. read more

LBJ biographer nearing end of story

Apr 07, 2014

Biographer Robert Caro reflects on writing the last in a series of books about President Lyndon Johnson. read more

Cornerstones of Civil Rights at LBJ Library

Mar 31, 2014

A new exhibit at the LBJ Library highlights the civil rights work of Presidents Johnson and Lincoln. read more

Photo of Robert Strauss

LBJ Foundation Board member Robert S. Strauss dies at 95

Mar 20, 2014

LBJ Foundation Board member Robert S. Strauss dies at 95 read more

Guests get a sneak peek into LBJ Library’s new exhibit

Mar 19, 2014

The Recording Academy Texas Chapter hosted "A Soundtrack to Change" on Friday, March 14 at the LBJ Presidential Library. read more

Photo by Bettmann/Corbis

The Lyndon B. Johnson Renaissance

Feb 17, 2014

Despite his titanic role in America’s quest for civil rights, the greatest domestic movement of the Twentieth Century, LBJ has been largely underappreciated—even ignored—until recently. read more

George Tames/The New York Times

Rescuing a Vietnam Casualty: Johnson’s Legacy

Feb 17, 2014

Luci Baines Johnson leaned forward in her father’s private suite at the L.B.J. Presidential Library, her voice breaking as she recounted the “agony of Vietnam” that engulfed Lyndon Baines Johnson and the pain she feels to this day of witnessing his presidency judged through… read more

Politics of blaming the poor: Why it’s still Lyndon Johnson’s America

Jan 28, 2014

Sometimes it seems that little has changed. As a frustrated President Obama prepares to deliver the State of the Union address, it is important to underscore that income inequality and social justice are no less intertwined right now than they were fifty years ago, when President Lyndon Johnson spoke to… read more

The War on Poverty, Then and Now

Jan 13, 2014

LBJ Library director Mark Updegrove responded to an article about the War On Poverty in the New York Times with a letter to the editor. read more

Sid Davis recalls LBJ’s launching the War On Poverty

Jan 09, 2014

Sid Davis, a White House reporter who witnessed Lyndon Johnson’s swearing-in as President, recalls being with LBJ when he launched the War On Poverty. read more

Fifty years ago, Lyndon Johnson and Charles Halleck were in a similar situation [AP Photos]

A toast to the bad old days

Dec 23, 2013

The Democratic president was at loggerheads with the House Republican leader after a rancorous session of Congress. A liberal White House adviser badmouthed the leader to the press, and the president had to apologize. In the end, a bipartisan Christmas spirit prevailed, and the business of governing got done. read more

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  • 03.28.17 Roger Wilkins, civil rights champion in government and journalism, dies at 85
  • 03.22.17 Mike Huckabee: A conservative plea for the National Endowment for the Arts

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