January 09, 2014
Quote of the Day
"Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid."
– Lady Bird Johnson
About Lady Bird Johnson
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson, the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, is known for her concern for the environment. She was born in Texas in 1912. Johnson asked her to marry him seven weeks after they met. She supported his career by keeping his congressional office running after his heart attack, stumping for Democratic candidates, and visiting 33 countries as his emissary. She founded the Wildflower Research Center and worked to pass the Highway Beautification Act. She lived in Texas until her death in July 2007.
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