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May 7
Some history you read about. Some history tells the story of who we are.
Starting May 30, the LBJ Library brings you face-to-face with documents behind America’s defining moments. Together, they reveal how the nation we know today came to be.
🇺🇸 lbjlibrary.org/american-expe…
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⚠️ Closure Notice ⚠️
We will now be closed for the remainder of the day.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will share updates as they become available.
⚠️ Delayed Opening Notice ⚠️
Due to a power outage, we will have a delayed opening today and plan to open at 10 AM. We will remain open until 5 PM, with the last visitor admitted at 4 PM.
We appreciate your patience and will share any additional updates if needed. See you soon!
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#OTD: Fifty-nine years ago today, #PresidentJohnson nominated #SolicitorGeneral #ThurgoodMarshall to the Supreme Court of the United States. Following his confirmation, Marshall became the nation’s 96th and first African American #SCOTUS Justice.
📷 Yoichi Okamoto & Frank Wolfe
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⚠️ Delayed Opening Notice ⚠️
Due to a power outage, we will have a delayed opening today and plan to open at 10 AM. We will remain open until 5 PM, with the last visitor admitted at 4 PM.
We appreciate your patience and will share any additional updates if needed. See you soon!
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Jun 12
#OnThisDay: On 6/12/1924, former President #GeorgeHWBush was born in Milton, MA.
On #LBJ’s final day in office, then-Congressman Bush went to #AndrewsAirForceBase to bid farewell to LBJ before his return to #Texas. Learn more: lbjlibrary.org/news-and-pres…
📷 Frank Wolfe | 01/20/69
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Jun 11
You never need an excuse to eat chocolate, but on #NationalGermanChocolateCakeDay, bake and enjoy a slice of #LBJ’s favorite dessert! 😋
This recipe is from At the Table with LBJ and Lady Bird by Jean Schuler. Buy your copy today at lbjstore.com/at-the-table-wi…
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LBJ Library retweeted
The American story told through documents, treaties, amendments, inventions and speeches. On the @UTAustin campus, the @LBJLibrary and the @BriscoeCenter for American History have teamed up for a new exhibit series, “The American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise,” honoring both America’s 250th anniversary and the defining moments that have shaped the nation. news.utexas.edu/2026/06/08/t…
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Jun 10
For #NationalBAEDay (“BAE” stands for “Before Anyone Else”), we transformed #LBJ and #LadyBird’s 1934 love letters into a 2026 text message exchange. Enjoy! 📱
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Jun 10
#OTD: Fifty-nine years ago, Israel agreed to a ceasefire ending the #SixDayWar.
#PresidentJohnson received a message from Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin threatening military action if Israel did not halt operations. LBJ assured him that the US had received assurances from Israel.
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Jun 8
#OnThisDay: In 1967, during the ongoing #SixDayWar, the American ship #USSLiberty was attacked by Israeli forces in international waters off the Sinai coast.
More on the incident: lbjlibrary.tumblr.com/post/5…
📷 Yoichi Okamoto | 06/08/1967 | #CabinetRoom - #WhiteHouse, #WashingtonDC
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Jun 6
#OnThisDay: In 1967, it was day two of the #SixDayWar. #PresidentJohnson’s day began early at 4:30 AM with a meeting in the #SituationRoom concerning the conflict.
📷 Yoichi Okamoto
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Jun 6
It’s #HigherEducationDay!
When #LBJ signed the #HigherEducationAct in 1965 at his alma mater, @txst, he knew it would create opportunities for young Americans. He stated, “…it is the most important door that will ever open—the door to education.” 📚
📷 Frank Wolfe | 11/08/1965
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Jun 5
#OnThisDay: Fifty-nine years ago, on June 5, 1967, the #SixDayWar began.
#LadyBird recorded her thoughts about that chaotic day: “Not since that day in October 1962 had I felt so tense and strained, known such a feeling of foreboding…”
🎙️ lbjlibrary.tumblr.com/post/5…
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Jun 5
#OnThisDay: Fifty-eight years ago, on June 5, 1968, Senator #RobertFKennedy was shot.
Shortly afterward, #PresidentJohnson addressed the nation: “Tonight this Nation faces once again the consequences of lawlessness, hatred, and unreason in its midst.”
✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/237…
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Jun 5
#DidYouKnow: More than 200 environmental laws were passed during the Johnson Administration — many inspired by the conservation efforts of #LadyBird. 🌳
Learn more about Lady Bird's environmental legacy: lbjlibrary.org/life-and-lega…
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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Jun 4
Say CHEESE! 😁🧀
For #NationalCheeseDay, make a batch of #LadyBird’s famous cheese wafers. According to the recipe, they were a staple at the #LBJRanch.
Want more recipes from Lady Bird’s kitchen? Grab a copy of At the Table with LBJ and Lady Bird today: lbjstore.com/at-the-table.ht…
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Jun 4
#OnThisDay: Sixty-one years ago today, on June 4, 1965, #PresidentJohnson delivered his historic commencement address at @HowardU, “To Fulfill These Rights.”
✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/241…
📽️ youtu.be/vcfAuodA2x8
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Jun 3
Your Wednesday nights just got more historic.
Through September 2, the #LBJLibrary will stay open until 9 PM every Wednesday for Summer Evenings! Spend your summer exploring exhibits after hours at one of Austin’s favorite museums.
🎟️ lbjlibrary.org/events/public…
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Jun 2
Different eras, different causes, one shared place in American history.
Happy #NationalFirstLadiesDay!
📷 @GettyImages
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Jun 1
#OnThisDay: Thirty-five years ago, a beautiful portrait of #LadyBird was captured at the #LBJRanch. 🥰
📷 Frank Wolfe | 06/01/1991
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