Biographical information about Albert Thomas; Thomas' race for Congress in 1936; appointment to House Appropriations Committee; Thomas' contributions to Houston and Harris County; First acquaintance with LBJ; role of a politician's wife; Lady Bird's influence on her husband; Beautification; First Ladies; LBJ's close relationship with FDR; LBJ's working relationship with Thomas; November 1963 Testimonial Dinner for Thomas in Houston; events after JFK assassination; transition; Thomas' illness; Vietnam; special election after Thomas' death; AID program; National Space Hall of Fame.