LBJ Library

The LBJ Library of the National Archives and Records Administration

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#OnThisDay: In 1939, Congressman Johnson visited #SantaRitaCourts, the nation’s first public housing community built under the #HousingAct of 1937. #LBJ was instrumental in helping bring Santa Rita Courts and similar communities to #Austin.

📷 Neal Douglass | @statesman

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Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to our favorite first daughters! 👯‍♀️

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#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago today, on Sept. 24, 1965, #PresidentJohnson signed Executive Order 11246, requiring federal contractors to ensure equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin.

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📷 Yoichi Okamoto

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#OnThisDay: Sixty-two years ago today, #PresidentJohnson was presented with the #WarrenCommissionReport on #PresidentKennedy’s assassination. The report would be released to the public three days later.

Read in full: https://t.co/TfOk2jU3qj

📷 Cecil Stoughton | 09/24/1964

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#OnThisDay: Fifty years ago, on September 23, 1976, First Ladies #RosalynnCarter and #LadyBird visited together at the #LBJLibrary in #Austin, #Texas.

📷 Frank Wolfe

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The Photographer vs. The Photo 📸

It’s rare to witness a legend in action, but in 1968, #WhiteHouse photographer #MikeGeissinger captured #YoichiOkamoto in his element, photographing #PresidentJohnson.

White House photographers truly are the best!

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Tomorrow is #AustinMuseumDay!

Join us as we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with FREE admission, family-friendly arts & crafts, kids’ storytime, delicious paletas, live music by Sofrito y Su Melao, and so much more. We can’t wait to see you!

Learn more: https://t.co/AoSmpHejWj

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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Today, Saturday, September 19, we’re anticipating delays due to the @TexasFootball game. Some roads near the Library will be closed, so, if possible, we encourage visitors to rideshare. See you soon!

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Hey, @UTSAFTBL 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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#OTD: 58 years ago today, #LBJ signed legislation establishing #NationalHispanicHeritageWeek. In 1988, #PresidentReagan expanded the observance to a full month, 9/15–10/15.

📷 Yoichi Okamoto | Rep. Henry González, the longest-serving #Hispanic member of #Congress, meets with LBJ

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#HappyBirthday to @UTAustin! 🤘🥳

We’re proud to call this great campus home and to be part of such a special community.

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We’re less than a week away! Save the date—#AustinMuseumDay is Sunday, September 20!

Come celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with FREE admission, arts and crafts, treats and refreshments, plus live music and salsa lessons from Sofrito y Su Melao. 💃🎶

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#OnThisDay: Sixty-six years ago today, on September 13, 1960, Senator #JohnFKennedy and Senator #LyndonBJohnson campaigned across #Texas.

📷 Frank Muto | #Austin and #FortWorth

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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Today, Saturday, September 12, we’re anticipating delays due to the @TexasFootball game. Some roads near the Library will be closed, so, if possible, we encourage visitors to rideshare. See you soon!

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Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we reflect on the events of that day and honor the lives lost. 🇺🇸

📽️ In 2013, Chief White House Photographer Eric Draper visited the LBJ Library to share his experiences traveling with President Bush on 9/11/2001: https://t.co/eJ2pepyLAQ

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@UGAFanTim They were. Tony Palcaorolla was the first member of the general public to receive a #Medicare card.

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#OnThisDay: #PresidentJohnson met with Tony Palcaorolla, the first member of the general public to receive a #Medicare card.

📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 09/08/1965 | #WhiteHouse – #OvalOffice, #WashingtonDC

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Hey, @OhioStateFB 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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#OnThisDay: 61 years ago, #LBJ & his staff visited #NewOrleans to assess the damage caused by #HurricaneBetsy. His daily diary describes the scene:

“Many of them had been sitting on top of their houses waiting for rescue squads to retrieve the families & carry them to dry land."

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“For safety is no luxury item, it is no optional extra; it must be a normal cost of doing business.”

#OnThisDay: In 1966, #LBJ signed two landmark highway safety laws, establishing federal standards for safer vehicles and roads—from seat belts to guardrails.

📷 Yoichi Okamoto

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#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago today, on September 9, 1965, #PresidentJohnson signed the bill that would establish a new cabinet-level agency—@HUDgov.

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