Press Releases | Jun, 29 2018
2018 LBJ Liberty & Justice For All Award.
The LBJ Foundation presented its most prestigious award, the LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award, to Senator John McCain.
Press Releases | May, 23 2018
The library will offer free museum admission to the nation's active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018.
Press Releases | Apr, 25 2018
LBJ and Lady Bird's daughters, Lynda Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson, present Al Gore with the 2018 Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award. Credit: Travis W. Keyes Photography
The LBJ Foundation presented former Vice President Al Gore with the 2018 Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award on Tuesday, April 24.
Press Releases | Apr, 17 2018
L-R: Laura Bush and Barbara Bush. Nov. 15, 2012. LBJ Library photo by Lauren Gerson.
We remember Barbara Bush for her spirited candor, courage, patriotism, gracious manner, bravery in the face of adversity, and selfless contributions to this country.
Press Releases | Mar, 21 2018
President Lyndon B. Johnson, seated at his desk in the Oval Office, addresses the nation. March 31, 1968. LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okamoto.
Watch rare footage of Johnson preparing to deliver the speech that ended his presidency.
Press Releases | Feb, 21 2018
Rev. Billy Graham and President Lyndon B. Johnson share a laugh while meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 13, 1968. LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okamoto, D1679-12.
A tribute to the Reverend Billy Graham, a friend and spiritual adviser to President Johnson. Graham died Feb. 21, 2018. He was 99 years old.
Press Releases | Feb, 07 2018
L-R: Ed Mornston, Robert Cardillo, and Lara Hall. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin.
Robert Cardillo and Ed Mornston viewed unclassified pages from the President's Daily Brief during a visit to the library.
Press Releases | Dec, 05 2017
President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark K. Updegrove.
AUSTIN, TEXAS---The Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation today announced that Mark K. Updegrove will return to the organization as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2018.
Current Executive Director Amy Barbee will be promoted to Vice President.
LBJ Foundation Chairman Larry Temple will continue as chairman, but he will transfer the title of chief executive officer to Mark K. Updegrove.
Press Releases | Nov, 09 2017
L-R: Lloyd Hand, Luci Baines Johnson, David Rubenstein, Lynda Johnson Robb, and Cappy McGarr. By Daniel Swartz.
All five former U.S. presidents surprised philanthropist David M. Rubenstein with a video tribute thanking him for helping to preserve treasures of American history.
Press Releases | Nov, 08 2017
On November 8, 2017, the LBJ Foundation will award its most prestigious prize, the LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award, to philanthropist David M. Rubenstein.