Oral history transcript, Mary Lasker, interview 1 (I), 11/10/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

Biographical information; the source of Lasker's interest in health programs and beautification; becoming involved with politics; early encounters with LBJ; legislation and funding for housing the elderly; 1960 election and convention in Los Angeles; approaching LBJ for support in health care funding; desalination of water; talking to Mrs. Roosevelt about LBJ's views on civil rights; LBJ in the Vice-Presidential period; how she joined the Equal Opportunity Employment Committee; the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.; Lasker's relationship with Mrs. Johnson; supporting Robert Kennedy; encouraging Mrs. Johnson's interest in beautification and health; beautification projects in Washington D.C.; National Institutes of Health and clinical research goals; Nash Castro; Committee for National Health Insurance; beautification stamps; 1968 campaign; dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park in Fredricksburg; Laurance Rockefeller and Mrs. Aston; how to spread beautification around a city.