Lady Bird Johnson has died spokeswoman says (Age 94 -- July 11, 2007)

MSNBC & AP ^ | July 11, 2007

[Thebaddog]

Don’t rush those ladies off this mortal coil.

[af_vet_1981]

Now can the truth about JFK be revealed ?

When I think of her, I just can't separate her from her husband.

[Severa]

From the White House:

Laura and I mourn the passing of our good friend, and a warm and gracious woman, Lady Bird Johnson. Those who were blessed to know her remember Mrs. Johnson's lively and charming personality, and our Nation will always remember her with affection. Mrs. Johnson became First Lady on a fateful day in November 1963 - and was a steady, gentle presence for a mourning Nation in the days that followed.

In the White House, Mrs. Johnson shared her love of the environment and nature with our entire country. The native wildflowers that bloom along roadsides today are part of her lasting legacy. She joined President Johnson in the struggle for civil rights, inspiring millions of Americans. Her commitment to early education gave many children a head start in life.

President Johnson once called her a woman of "ideals, principles, intelligence, and refinement." She remained so throughout their life together, and in the many years given to her afterward. She was much-loved in our home State of Texas, and the Bush family is fortunate to have known her.

Lady Bird Johnson leaves behind her devoted daughters, Lynda and Luci, their fine families, and a Nation that joins them in honoring a good life of kindness and service.

[cajungirl]

I always loved Lady Bird and she was responsible for the beauty around the DC beltway. She was wonderful and people made fun of her for her beautification program,,I think it was her accent.

But she was a classy lady. I think of her when I see beautiful flowers on the medians and alongside the interstates,,she started all that.

[tyke]

My parents always visit me from England in the spring partly because the enjoy seeing the wildflowers on show by the roadways in Texas. I took them on a visit to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center just a couple of months ago.

Quite a legacy.

[Theodore R.]

The article was already there — just updated today.

[bray]

Prayers for this fine Lady.

Pray for W and Our Troops

[SmoothTalker]

Very sad. She was a good woman who led a good life. Prayers to the family.

[TFFKAMM]

Prayers for Lady Bird, and for her family. May she rest in peace.

[se_ohio_young_conservative]

I wish more people could separate politics from humanity.

Reguardless of her politics, or what her hubby was like as President. God loves and created both of them. and I hope they are both with Jesus in heaven.

[Arrowhead1952]

Rest in peace, Lady Bird.

[TexanByBirth]

I wish more people could separate politics from humanity.

Thank you for saying that!

I almost didn't read this thread because I knew there would be a fair amount of jerks making more statements about LBJ than recognizing Mrs. Johnson for the gracious way she lived her life.

Life is not all about politics!

[SuziQ]

God Bless her, and her family.

[TexanByBirth]

She was part of a generation of tough, classy, Texas womanhood that has almost completely vanished. Sorta sad.

You are so right!

True Story:

In 1969 a young boy was touring LBJ's birthplace in Johnson City with his aunt. They had a model of Air Force One on display and the young boy wondered why the flag on the right side of the aircraft's tail was backwards, when the one on the left side was correct.

"Because if the flag was flying from the tail while the plane is in flight, that is the way it would look," said a soft voice with a gentle Texas accent.

The boy and his aunt turned around to come face to face with Lady Bird Johnson. She was there to meet some dignitaries who were to visit the ranch later that day. While she waited, Mrs. Johnson took the time to walk around with the boy and his aunt, and explain various displays at the birthplace. When they went to leave, she shook their hand and said "thank you so much for coming".

I have never forgotten that day and what a gracious lady Mrs. Johnson was.

May God rest your soul, Mrs. Johnson.

[isom35]

I like billboards, how would I know where the next Stuckey’s is?

[Dixie Yooper]

I like billboards, how would I know where the next Stuckey’s is?

As long as it's pre-approved and registered, no problem.

[eyedigress]

Hey LadyBird, thanks for tearing down all of the “See Rock City” barns,(located on private property BTW)And threatning to withold highway funds along US 41 and 11. Just because they were a part of historic America doesn’t mean you have to put up with them! /s

[x]

The record holder for outliving a presidential husband is probably Frances Cleveland. She married the 49 year old president when she was 22. She outlived him by 39 years.

She was young enough to be his daughter, but I don't think she was.

On the other side of the ledger, Thomas Jefferson was a widower for over four decades. I kind of wish he'd remarried at some point. It would have stilled a lot of wagging tongues.

FWIW, the grandson of John Tyler is still alive and living in the mansion his grandfather (born 1790) bought in 1842. William Henry Harrison had owned the house earlier. Apparently the Tyler men remained vigorous into their 60s and 70s -- or at least their glands did.

[x]

Woodrow Wilson’s wife virtually ran the country for a while didn’t she? When Wilson had a stroke in office?

Our first female president. She survived long enough to ride in JFK's inaugural parade, and died on the day she was supposed to open Washington's Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

Nicollo, what do you make of this. Warning: this site not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach.

[MeanWestTexan]

Technically, you have everyone who pays a car registration to thank, but it was apparently her idea to spend tax money in this manner (along with private money later raised).