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she was, how she tried to make you feel at home . the house well . room . I can remember I think Lynda Bird was there ; we went up to her There were about maybe twelve Senate wives . food we had . I remember the I know a really nice black lady
from VP's office; 1964 campaign; first meeting Lady Bird; JFK's 1956 VP race; 1960 election; LBJ visiting Hyannis; returning to White House for the presentation of portraits; contact with the Johnsons after 1963; warmth and generosity of spirit of LBJ

Oral history transcript, Frank W. Mayborn, interview 1 (I), 11/11/1983, by Ted Gittinger (Item)

long. But anyhow, he accepted the invitation and came up by helicopter on a rainy night, brought Lady Bird along. He sat in the chair there waiting for his turn to speak, and I talked to Lady Bird, and I said, "Lady Bird, tell me the truth. What

Oral history transcript, Luther H. Hodges, Sr., interview 1 (I), 10/10/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

great knowledge of political affairs and things generally in the country. And then I remember a situation developed after he and Lady Bird had gone on back. I watched her taking a few notes and listening most intently while he was talking freely

Oral history transcript, Byron G. Skelton, interview 1 (I), 10/15/1968, by T.H. Baker (Item)

warning of possible danger; reaction to the assassination; 1964 convention in Atlantic City; appointment to Court of Claims; differences between LBJ as a public and as a private man; LBJ’s unwillingness to delegate authority; 3/31 announcement; Lady Bird’s

Oral history transcript, Jack Valenti, interview 1 (I), 6/14/1969, by T.H. Baker (Item)

. That's the way I size it up. most powerful influence. I'm not too sure which of those is the I daresay that in a decision like this I know that Lyndon Johnson would have instinctively reached out for the opinion of Lady Bird. He always has in moments

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