'It is hard to quantify the sense of reverence felt perusing the artifacts. Even for visitors with only a passing interest in music, there will likely be an object associated with a musician they respect.'

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We appreciate the continued coverage of our “Music America” exhibit at the LBJ Library! 🎶🇺🇸

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What a special evening!

Last night, we had the privilege of an exclusive 40-minute sneak peek of American Experience's upcoming film, 'The Riot Report.' Following the preview, filmmakers Michelle Ferrari and Cameo George shared insights on the film's inception and creative journey.

#OnThisDay : #JacquelineKennedy and #LadyBirdJohnson attend the annual Luncheon of the Senate Ladies American Red Cross Unit.

📷 Wide World Photos | 05/01/1962 | #TheCapitol - #WashingtonDC

Today's the last day to register!

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Join our dynamic team! We're hiring an Education Specialist to promote public & civic education for learners of all ages.

Enhance public understanding of #USHistory , promote LBJ Library & US National Archives resources, tell #PresidentJohnson 's legacy, & more!

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'It is one thing to read about #Texas icon #LizCarpenter . It is another thing altogether to watch her in glorious action... working as a key aide to #LadyBird , and before that, #LBJ ... leading the fight across the country for #WomensRights in the 1970s and beyond.'

#OnThisDay : Fifty-nine years ago today, the Department of State sent this telegram regarding the situation in the #DominicanRepublic after the arrival of U.S. Marines. It reported that the situation continued to worsen and that the U.S. Embassy was under fire.

#HappyBirthday to our dear friend, Willie Nelson! 🥳

Last year, we had the honor of presenting Willie with our most prestigious award: the LBJ Liberty & Justice For All Award. During the celebration, he discussed the connection between love and music.

📽️ youtu.be/94MhebQB03Y

We love educators & want to celebrate them! 🧑‍🏫

Join us next week for our annual Educator Appreciation Night, an evening full of food & beverages, door prizes & tons of love. And while you're here, check out our newest exhibit, Music America! 🎸

🚨 Register by May 1 🚨

It's a bird... It's a plane... It's Super LBJ! 🦸‍♂️

#TheGreatSociety  was produced by writer D.J. Arneson & artist Tony Tallarico. It was among five comic books published by Parallax Comic Books in 1966 before it was Workman Publishing.

#NationalSuperheroDay

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For #NationalSuperheroDay , we should all be like Little Lyndon & dress as our favorite superhero.

For Halloween 1968, Little Lyndon channeled the spirit of his grandfather by dressing up as 'Super President' – & yes, even superheroes need a candy break! 🦸🍬

📷 Yoichi Okamoto

#OTD : #LBJ meets with students at the #CrosslandVocationalCenter in #CampSprings , #Maryland .

From his remarks: 'Crossland Vocational Center, & others like it, are a forge which will shape the lives and the careers of our young people.'

📷 Frank Wolfe, Mike Geissinger | 04/27/67

#OnThisDay : Sixty years ago today, #PresidentJohnson visited with Eric E. Williams, the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, in the #OvalOffice where they exchanged gifts.

📷 Cecil Stoughton | 04/27/1964

Tonight is the annual #WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner . Here's a flashback to the one on May 11, 1968 and some witty remarks from #PresidentJohnson .

Hear #LBJ 's full address from the dinner: youtu.be/nJFCbfqJOls

Yesterday, we engaged in an important conversation, coinciding not only with a pivotal presidential election year in the U.S. but also in many countries worldwide.

Our discussion centered on the elections in #Mexico , #Taiwan , & #SouthAfrica . Thank you to everyone who attended!

#HappyBirthday to Carol Burnett! 🥳

In 1965, she sang at #PresidentJohnson 's inaugural gala, & 50 years later, in 2015, she was at the #WhiteHouse celebrating the 50th anniversary of #LBJ 's creation of NEH & Nat'l Endow f/t Arts.

📷 Cecil Stoughton
📽️ PBS

Another evening, another successful volunteer appreciation dinner! We cannot thank our volunteers enough - their passion & dedication are the heartbeat of the Library.

Want to join our amazing team of volunteers? Learn more: lbjlibrary.org/support/volunt…

#NationalVolunteerMonth

Inaugural license plates are used for cars that participate in the inaugural parade in #WashingtonDC . Inaugural parades began with #GeorgeWashington , but inaugural license plates debuted at FDR's 1933 inauguration.

📷 Plate from #LBJ 's 1965 inauguration

#NationalLicensePlateDay

Educators are the bridge builders. At the #LBJLibrary , we want to support & celebrate the important bridge builders in the classrooms, schools, & institutions.

If you're in the Austin-area, join us on May 8 for Educator Appreciation Night!

Learn more: lbjlibrary.org/educate/events…