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      • As first lady from 1963 to 1969, Lady Bird Johnson supported the “war on poverty,” the Headstart Program, and also worked for the beautification of Washington, D.C. Following her husband’s presidency, Lady Bird wrote the 800-page A White House Diary.

      Lady Bird Johnson: Biography, U.S. First Lady, Environmentalist

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    Sep 23, 2024 · Lady Bird Johnson was an American first lady, the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States (1963–69). She was an environmentalist noted for her emphasis on beautification. As first lady, she concentrated on Head Start, a program aimed at helping preschool children who were from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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    Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson (née Taylor; December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was the first lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969 as the wife of then president Lyndon B. Johnson. She served as the second lady from 1961 to 1963 when her husband was vice president.

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    Nov 13, 2023 · Lady Bird Johnson was the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson and first lady from 1963 to 1969. Read about her work as first lady, children, legacy, and more.

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    Dec 16, 2009 · Johnson did much to create the role of the modern first lady: She hired her own chief of staff, press secretary and East Wing employees; she advocated on behalf of her husband’s policies,...

  8. www.womenshistory.org › claudia-lady-bird-johnsonClaudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson | National Women's History Museum

    Claudia Johnson, known as “Lady Bird,” was an environmentalist, businesswoman, political activist, and First Lady. Born Claudia Alta Taylor on December 22, 1912 in Karnack, Texas. As a child, someone remarked that she was as cute as a “lady bird” and the nickname stuck.

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    Lady Bird Johnson had the joy of living with her two daughters in the White House, seeing them both married during their time there. The lives of her two new son-in-laws, however, also struck a poignant note: both were sent to Vietnam to fight in the escalating war.

  10. www.thoughtco.com › lady-bird-johnson-biographyBiography of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady - ThoughtCo

    Mar 18, 2017 · By. Jone Johnson Lewis. Updated on March 18, 2017. Occupation: First Lady 1963-1969; businesswoman and ranch manager. Known for: Beautification campaign; support for Head Start. Also known as: Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson. Named Lady Bird by a nursemaid. Dates: December 22, 1912 - July 11, 2007. Lady Bird Johnson Facts.