My first thought was I wondered how the Viet Nam war would be portrayed at the museum and library. I guess I shouldn't be surprised when you said there was very little. It is such a huge legacy of his administration. A difficult time in our history to be sure but should not be ignored. I loved the movies Lady Bird took. She always seemed so warm and gracious. Thank you for sharing your trip!
Just as the president see if George W. Bush will always be linked to the terrorist attack of September 11, the legacy of Leonard Johnson will always be tied to the Vietnam war. I just can’t remember seeing a lot about that war in this exhibit. Maybe I missed it. Thank you so much for watching.
@@jbenziggy I googled the LBJ Library and couldn't find anything on the war. But I may have overlooked some information? I did find an 8 year old video on You Tube showing an interactive Viet Nam exhibit. The information said it was a permanent exhibit. Anyway, I do hope there is some information at the library.
It's ironic that that there is no mention of the sailors of the USS Liberty at the 6 day war display. 34 killed, 171 wounded, 1 ship heavily damaged due to hostilities towards the US. Johnson decided to seriously undermine the investigation in order to not anger his donors for his reelection. The sailors never received public praise for their heroism and were told to keep total silence. Here's a good documentary about that incident with the survivors speaking: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tx72tAWVcoM.html
LBJ's enduring legacy is Civil Rights, specifically the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Yes, he's "tied" to the Vietnam War. I do find it interesting that we don't assign much "blame" to Gerald Ford, who was POTUS when helicopters evacuated embassy personnel from that rooftop in Saigon in April of 1975. I was in high school at the time and watched it live on TV. I've been to the library, almost 30 years ago, with my mom. I recall us having tears in our eyes as we watched a documentary on what LBJ's administration did to bring electrification to Appalachia. I did enjoy this video. I applaud its evenhandedness, and the fact that "Landslide Lyndon" wasn't mentioned.
Another great video as usual and I've wanted to go to the LBJ ranch for quite a while. I love how it's still in the 1960's time period and a fascinating snapshot back in time. I wasn't surprised however to learn that his library was built with our tax dollars, instead of private donations and displaced lower income people who were living on the site, as LBJ was famous for spending and not worrying about the bill later or truly caring about those his decisions affected. Vietnam was a perfect example of this and no surprise it isn't covered much by his library, considering the terrible damage it did in both American blood and treasure and basically destroyed his presidency. He's a mixed bag of contradictions and like all politicians, they try to burnish their reputations and don't care for being truthful about what they actually did while in office.
Years ago I read a book authored by a retired secret service agent. He said LJK wasn’t a very good fella. Mistress ducking out one door, while the mrs walked in. LBJ would stand in the doorway of Airforce 1, waving to the public. Muttering under his breath, “ I’d piss on everyone of you”.
He apparently owned various brothels that were frequented by many politicians etc, so LBJ used them to blackmail his political opponents. He was a terrible racist and completely immoral human being.
My father was a crew chief on Army One from 1962 - 1976. Even though dad was in the Army, we lived at Randolph AFB so that Air Force One could land. Once LBJ got of the plane, he would always come over and shake everyone’s hand. I shook his hand many times. Then, he would get on his helicopter (Army One) and fly to his ranch. The helicopter crew had quarters there, and dad would stay there on the ranch until LBJ flew back to Randolph. Those were good years. Dad retired as a Command Sergeant Major. He passed away in 2020. He was 91.
Wow. I was in the 7th grade that fateful day. One of those milestones that never leaves us. I sure would love to take a tour. This'll likely be the closest I get, so thank-you for sharing.
I was in 3rd grade music class when they made the announcement over the intercom. My teacher just started crying silently and I can still see her wiping her eyes, so slowly. They sent us home. My dad was in the Air Force and I seem to remember that maybe he was in Alert status where you have to be available. It was sad.
@@lynnestamey7272 I was in band class & a runner was sent to each classroom asking for newspaper carriers. We didn't find out why until the lunch break following band.
I find it interesting that you didn't see any exhibit of the Vietnam War. Most of that War was fought during his administration. My wife and I visited the Nixon Library in Brea, California. There was an exhibit from the Vietnam War, from the Apollo Space Program, his visits to China and Russia and WATERGATE. Watergate was not Nixon's finest hour. I have intentions of visiting Reagan's Library in the Spring of 23. Thank you for the video.
LBJ wanted to forget Vietnam but I think his daughters probably had more to do with the omissions of Vietnam. If I were advising my dad's presidential library and he had been the one that was in charge during the Vietnam idiotcy, I'd have done same thing. Reagan's library is pretty awesome I've been told.
When my buddy was in USAF he was stationed at the LBJ Ranch. One day the President visited the soldiers and brought a case of beer. There they all sat, drinking beer and chewing the fat with LBJ. Can you imagine?
LBJ was a very complicated Historical Figure. On one hand he signed The Civil Rights Bill, Medicare Bill, and many other important Laws that greatly helped the downtrodden and impoverished of American Society. And his worst mistake was signing the Death Sentences of so Many Americans in Vietnam, that was something he greatly regretted for the rest of his life.
1:39 Would have been a more memorable choice if they'd cast a figure of LBJ picking his dogs up by their ears--imitating a well-known photograph of the man. 2:17 As for ushering in Medicare? American born-and-bred here, who grew up during LBJ's tenure--and my family and I never experienced any Medicare coverage, ever. 2:24 Lots of eye-openers in this episode, Jeff--it's always a good idea to note the maiden names of the First Ladies...didn't know 'Ladybird' was a Taylor; nor that she had a black nanny. 6:09 Yoiks! 'Great Moments with LBJ' 7:25 An INTIMIDATION memorial--now I really HAVE seen everything 8:29 HERTZ, Yes. Yes, it still does. 9:25 In so many ways, one has to agree 10:23 Weird choices for a Presidential Library and Museum display 10:39 Kudos, Jeff, for mentioning the lack of Vietnam War 'memorabilia' -- the issue most associated with LBJ
I take it your a huge LBJ supporter !!!! LoL, yes they didn't want to mention Vietnam. He should have allowed the military to be the military if he was going to ask them ( draft and force them) to fight. They lost that war and killed all of those men ( let's get real , kids, 17, 18, 19, 20 year old kids) podlycodling back and forth with the communists. If Nixon had of had control over it from the start there would be a North and South Vietnam today and probably wouldnt have had so many killed doing it. I'm not pushing Republicans but I am pushing Nixons Vietnam strategy
@@random22026 I've read intensely on that. I do think he was not very smooth with his demands to take oath of office and such in that scorching airplane. You've also got to understand that this was 63 and we had just been through the missile crisis and this was the Presidency of the most powerful and most heavily armed nation ever to exist on the planet. The perception of continuity in government and the perception that the mechanical actions of transfer of power were happening correctly and automatically and without any problem and in a timely fashion were paramount . I wouldn't have wanted the position like that. I've stood over the mans grave and , at the expense of sounding like a damned nutty fruitcake, I felt this intense sense of regret and remorse and an intense burden on the soul. It was really a surreal experience. I don't know if it was LBJ on the other side trying to ensure I walked away with some understanding of these things I've studied and contemplated for years with a little empathy for his position or if I am a fucking nut job that should be in a lunacy ward. I do suggest a trip to LBJ ranch for any US history nut. It was a really interesting experience and I feel fortunate I got the opportunity.
@@random22026 I once dedicated a year of my free time researching Nov 22 and such. After much research and climbing outta that rabbit hole : LBJ didn't have it done but he did try to cover up things and force us to believe a certain narrative. He did same with Vietnam he didn't necessarily cause it but he made it 100 times worse. Same with his society programs, a little may have worked but he made it a huge expensive boondoggle. However, JFK wasn't really any better the Teddy if you follow them close enough. You've been through decades of JFK liberal hero worship. Biden even was caught plagerisng ( spelling sorry) JFK speeches in the 80s, Oliver Stone wishes he could of have had his children and made a very non historically fit drama on his death. If JFK had of lived and been re elected in 64 he would have maybe done much better with Vietnam and may be only pushed for things he knew he could setup and have running decent. Johnson, fearing the Democrats wouldn't have power for decades after civil rights, pushed an avalanche of government beiracracy (spelling) down our thoughts that couldn't possibly be setup from the foundation correctly and now we have our reality. Generational Poverty and political divide so deep our country may not survive much longer. I beg you to find facts to prove me wrong on these topics. Please provide me wrong
@@Rocks_Dad It is so great that you really put your head down and researched these loaded issues--it is also wonderful to see words like 'boondoggle' being used again (seriously--the language needs to be kept alive, also!). 'Generational poverty. Division--and not just political, either. Do as I do, spiritual_claim 7113--🙏pray that saner, clearer heads prevail, wake up, and turn this poor excuse for 'our reality' right side up. Blessings! 👏👏👏👏👏
Great tour! I recall the ranch tour back in the 1980’s via a tour bus like at universal studios and as Lady Bird was still alive at that time, the house was not open as a tour. The school house was still open as part of the tour and I recall the tour guide driving the bus said LBJ loved driving around the ranch and listening to that BJ Thomas hit song “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.”🎶
I have been past the "bone yard" in Tucson, Arizona. Planes are seen for miles. It is an extraordinary sight. There is also an air museum (Pima Air museum) out there.
Jeff, this video was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I think that I learned more about Lady Bird than I did about LBJ. I think she was absolutely the rock behind her husband... totally interesting ... Thank you for your terrific videos, Jeff. Wishing a happy, healthy, safe 2023 for you, Sarah, and loved ones...🎊👏👏🤠
Thank you Jeff for showing us the inside of the LBJ library. I have never been there and being disabled it would be difficult to get there but thank you and I hope you and Sarah are having a happy new year's celebration.
Oh, that Bell & Howell camera brought back a pot full of summer vacation memories dating back to the late fifties. For years, the last week of August, off to wherever we'd go. And at every stop, out would come the movie camera, behind it? Cecile B. Daddy!
@@jbenziggy OH! The joy when we got old enough to operate that camera, first my brother, then me, then Dad started directing himself in the movies! Yeah! Moments in time, never to be repeated.
A little further down the road in Fredericksburg, is the War in the Pacific museum, hometown of Admiral Chester Nimitz. Fantastic. I saw the LBJ stuff also. Another great part of Texas is the gulf coast. I went to Corpus then headed east on the entire coast. I am in the north Florida coastal area now.
The Pacific War museum is a wonderful thing. I credit Bush Sr. for ensuring that was done for Admiral Nimitz honor. Nimitz has another site close by that was his family home place which was a hotel they operated when he was a child. My father was great enough to take me with him to a business trip to the area an we visited all.
We visited in 2013. There was a good size room all about the Vietnam war. It was extremely depressing! I felt creepy the whole time I was in this museum.
In the late 60s, lady bird tried having my uncle jailed when birds basically committed suicide by diving into his fishing nets on the Columbia River as if he had any control over the situation. LBJ is quite an interesting person though. Thanks for your videos!
Well there was nothing about previous video. About Election boxes by corrupt Texas Ranger’s. But, been to his Library in Austin. His wife Lady Bird was a genuine 1st class woman. Thanks for sharing! Hope Jeff and Sarah Jeremy has a great time together! Happy New Year 🎆🎊 🎉
I liked the way you noticed that nothing in LBJ's library mentions the Viet Nam War. This was Johnson's failed war. You snubbed LBJ in a measured manner, and I Ioved it! I will NEVER enter LBJ's library, but you presented a good assessment of it. Lots of empty space there. 😄
In my opinion the empty space looks good with that nice openness….Also keep in mind, that land area of the in that part of the city is huge and everything is spread out even outside the property.
Robert Caro’s books brought me here. What tremendous place to visit and feel the place that has shaped LBJ so much, so much influence on the whole world’s history is centered there. Great video!
I think the 60s was the most important decade as for the social future of the US. LBJ was the 60s. He was out of his league in Vietnam and I find it crazy strange a Southern guy from Texas, especially LBJ, who pushed civil rights and immigration rights and all of the stuff the southerners were most known for violently resisting, even some elements still today of that are not much different. Why he transformed and how that changed the world is something even Caro cannot fully explain. He strongly supported NASA ( I feel he doesn't get recognized enough, he was pushing NASA before kennedy was ever elected and continued pushing for it the rest of his life). Maybe one of the ten most impactful men who ever lived and walked in the USA. Caro did a wonderful job though but I didn't obtain an explanation for why he changed did you?
Although not an admirer of L.B.J., Vietnam & also reluctance to support civil rights legislation. However, he was leading the country during some very tumultuous & interesting times. Thanks, Jeff & Sarah for presenting history factually.
Not trying to have a debate but LBJ fast forwarded civil rights. Kennedy gets credit from the liberals mostly but he and his brother were absolutely up in arms about how to maintain the southern Democratic vote and re election in 64. The whole reason he was in Dallas in Nov 63 to try and gauge his support for 64. He was the one that resisted and hesitated while LBJ forced it through in 64 before the election, I believe. Vietnam was a disaster I agree with you there.
@@Rocks_Dad o.k., however Johnson was essentially outpoliticed by civil rights groups & congress to sign the bill. Historical facts prove this out. He signed under pressure & basically told the press & congress in a sour grapes statement, they got what they wanted & would need to live with it now. By the facts of the time, I am standing by my view that he was more pressured than independently advocating civil rights. Similar to politicians today playing the race card while fundamentally promoting a bias agenda, difficult to conceal yet obvious to the aware individual. LBJ knew he was a leader who's time had past & chose not to run again, a sound choice by an astute politician. Thanks for your opinion, enjoyed the reply. God bless.
@@schmatta4767 LoL, well , like I said I didn't want to have a political debate but I am very proud to exchange ideas with someone on a topic that most modern day younger people do not have a clue how these events really transpired. I'm glad it happened as it bothers me to see how terrible those poor kids were treated at little rock and all of those other events. That wasn't right. Now, those blacks that aren't living up to their end of those struggles owe it to those people to earn the efforts that were made for them.
I lived for years in Kerrville, Texas in the hill country, not all that far from there. I drove that road in Stonewall and beyond many, many times. Luckenbach is not that far from Stonewall. I appreciate you posting this video as I never got to go to the LBJ library. Thank you so much!
Great video! The LBJ Library looks totally different when we would go in the early 80’s. Lady Bird would come to my Hometown of Calvert, Texas and visit with my Great Aunt and Uncle. I was young at the time. I remember she was very nice.
That was fantastic Jeff and Sarah ! I never knew any of those things existed. A great education both of you provide for us folks that don't travel anymore or don't have the time or money to go anywhere. It is amazing that all these places and Museums are right here in the United States. Would like to see more of all the places of history you have planned for us. Thank you Very much for all your hard work.
we lost power for a few days and have been chomping at the bit see your latest posting. This posting did not disappoint. Thank you and keep up the great work.
I still remember, as a teenager, rushing into town with my brother, to catch a glimpse of LBJ when he visited Sydney, and the popular slogan at the time 'All the way with LBJ'. Happy New Year to you and Sarah.
@@jbenziggy we surely did, we got a clear view as he walked up a wide stairway into one of the public buildings there. I also remember where I was when President Kennedy was fatally shot, and rushing home to tell Mum (she didn't believe me). I should like to have shaken the hand of President Reagan, what a marvellous memory for you.
I'm sure you know this.. Have you visited the Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Humboldt County? Beautiful trail. Lady Bird was involved in conservation and environmental work. In 1960, President Nixon dedicated this trailhead to Lady Bird Johnson.
Hi..... As always an informative vlog. Do you remember all the furor LBJ created when he picked up one of his beagles by its ears? I also remember reading how Johnson took numerous decals and equipment from AIR FORCE ONE the last time he rode on it. Again thank you for another great vlog.
I do recall the story about him, pulling the ears on his dog. He also offended people when he showed off his scar after surgery. But there was a Secret Service man who said Johnson was often nude on Air Force One, and that he had a number of affairs with women.
Wish you would have went into detail about what a champion for Civil Rights Johnson was. He was truly a Civil Rights icon but never gets near the credit he deserves.
Happy New Year Jeff & Sarah! I really enjoy your video on LBJ! It'll be 50 years this month since his passing, so this definitely a great tribute to him. Here's a fun fact, out of all the Presidents that Rev. Billy Graham had met, President Johnson was his favorite. If you read Clint Hill's book on 5 Presidents he work for, you can tell he was a good friend with Johnson. 🤠 The Library look really cool, if I ever visit Texas someday, I sure would like to visit it.
Cool video. Got to visit it with my dad about 10 years back. My grandparents lived on Lake LBJ so he was sorta part of the family, even though no one in the family ever voted for him! What stood out to me was in the abundance of the color avocado in the Oval Office.
Another great video Jeff. It's always nice to see the private side of life from a president. As always thank you for sharing and taking us on the adventure I really enjoyed this.
Great video. After Lady Bird died UT built an upper deck on the east side of the football stadium. Until that point there was a completely unobstructed view of the capitol from her office atop the museum.
Thanks again Jeff and Sarah for the History Lesson...I chuckle as LBJ was in Texas,but riding a Tennessee Walking Horse...I grew up Riding and Showing Horses,so I know the breeds although I never rode a Walker.Happy New Year to You,Sarah and Jeremy!!
Really amazing video full of history all be it a sad one as well Very much enjoyed Thankyou Jeff and Sarah and belated merry Christmas and wishing you both and family a very happy new year
My late mother and I went there in the early 90s. Alot has been added since. The plane was not there but how exciting to see it on your video. We also saw the ranch but could not go into the house. But did go into his birthplace home. Saw his cattle. Did you see LBJ cut into the bulls horns? Saw his grave. Ladybird was still living then but was at her home back in Austin. Thank you for the fantastic memories! Happy New Year to you and your family.
My late mother use to say that LBJ was an SOB, but he was our (meaning Texas) SOB. Have visited both the library and the outside of the ranch and historic site.
Another great video ! I was actually at the LBJ ranch shortly before you released this video. I wanted to go to the LBJ Library but several people including a Texas trooper suggested I not go due to traffic and great number of homeless people so I didn't. Spending three weeks in Texas was great and I'm glad that you got to visit also. Keep up the good work !
Thank you! We didn’t see any homeless there at LBJ like I see in California all the time. The big UT game was going on that day so it was busy with lots of booths and vendors.
When I was there it was almost empty. Pretty much a ghost town . Although Austin has a good population, it still doesn’t have the population density like in the northeast USA cities so there will be many areas in the city that are almost empty
Although too young to remember LBJ, I remember white gogo boots and never received any from Santa, lol.😭 Seriously, thanks for this great micro history on him!
A bit of a fun tidbit of information, in the oval office display that is not a replica desk. That is his actual desk that he used during his time in the Senate, the vice president, and the presidency.
Not one of my favorite Presidents yet a very informative piece of history. When you brought up Tang that brought up memories of breakfast before Kindergarten.
Love your videos. Started but couldn’t stomach this one about crooked LBJ. He sent how many to their deaths in Vietnam for his ego, based upon his McNamara and Bill Moyers lies.
