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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. Johnson grew up in a wealthy household, her father was a businessman and her mother remained at home to care for the children. Johnson’s mother died when she was young and she was placed under the care of her maternal aunt. As a child, Johnson was shy and reserved. Her family members recalled that she spent much of her time outdoors, a past time that inspired her throughout her life. Johnson excelled in grade school and finished high school at the age of 15. She attended the University of Alabama for a short time, but later decided to return to Texas. She graduated from St. Mary’s Episcopal College and the University of Texas with a degree in journalism.

Johnson was introduced to her future husband Lyndon by a mutual friend. The couple married in 1934. After her parents passed away, she inherited a large sum of m

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Lady Bird Johnson

1912-2007

Latest News: Late First Lady Featured in New Documentary The Lady Bird Diaries

Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, is the subject of a new ABC News documentary now streaming on Hulu. The Lady Bird Diaries features excerpts from more than 123 hours of audio recordings, as well as home videos, news footage, and handwritten letters by Lady Bird, who served as first lady from 1963 to 1969. Many were never made public until now.

In the documentary, the late first lady recounts what she saw and heard during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, which propelled her husband into the presidency. “I heard over the radio system, ‘Let’s get out of here.’ And this man who was with us vaulted over the front seat on top of Lyndon, threw him to the floor, and said, ‘Get down,’” Lady Bird recalled, according to ABC News. “The cars accelerated faster and faster. I cast one last look back over my shoulder, saw a bundle of pink, just like a drift blossom, lying in the backseat. It was Mrs. K

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Lady Bird Johnson

Lady Bird Johnson was the author of A White House Diary, a record of her activities which she kept during the years her husband served as the 36th President of the United States. About writing A White House Diary, Lady Bird said, "I was keenly aware that I had a unique opportunity, a front row seat, on an unfolding story and nobody else was going to see it from quite the vantage point that I saw it." She also co-authored Wildflowers Across America with Carlton Lees.

During her White House years, she served as honorary chairman of the National Head Start Program, a program for underprivileged pre-school children which prepares them to take their places in the classroom on a par with their peers.

In 1977, President Gerald Ford presented Mrs. Johnson with this country's highest civilian award, the Medal of Freedom. Mrs. Johnson received the Congressional Gold Medal from President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

In January, 1971, Mrs. Johnson was appointed to a six-year term as a member of The University of Texas System Board of Regents. She was a life member of The Un