Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson’s wife, Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, was a strong supporter of the “war on poverty”, of the Headstart Program, and worked for the beautification of Washington, D.C.
She was also an important advocate for women’s rights. In 1977, she was presented with the Medal of Freedom, which is America’s highest civilian award.
After her husband’s death in 1973, “Lady Bird” Johnson divided her time between the LBJ ranch and her home in Austin.
She received great satisfaction knowing that Americans ranked her in the top half dozen of all first ladies.
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