LBJ's Gigantic Presidential Library & LBJ Ranch

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Jeff will take you on a very interesting tour of the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin, Texas which was completed in 1971. Included are home movies of the Johnsons shot with a Bell & Howell movie camera on display at the museum.
LBJ was the 36th president of the United States who died in 1973. His wife was Claudia Alta Taylor who went by the nickname of Lady Bird Johnson.
Jeff will also talk about visiting the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas, in 2014 with Sarah and Jeremy, Jeff's son.
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@barbaragraham6886 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

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.

@barbaragraham6886 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@CBTheMechanic Жыл бұрын

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qt5nZddyvLzHn4E.html

@dallasguy3306 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CarguyEd5150 Жыл бұрын

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.

@redmesa2975 Жыл бұрын

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”.

@stevenfoulger6066 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CC-te5zf Жыл бұрын

I flew over the LBJ ranch one time - huge runway there. Never been to the library. Excellent video - happy New Year Jeff!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

It’s quite a cool ranch. I’m not a fan of Johnson but I could live on that ranch! Very cool.

@jackdelay6558 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Weather across the country has been crazy. What part of the country are you in? Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

@AB-ye7bw Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing another fascinating bit of history. Looking forward to more stories from History Hunters.

@therichlife8657 Жыл бұрын

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.

@alanatolstad4824 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lynnestamey7272 Жыл бұрын

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.

@alanatolstad4824 Жыл бұрын

@@lynnestamey7272 Powerful memories.

@alanatolstad4824 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@johnw.fordphotography4268 Жыл бұрын

Delight LBJ Docu , Thank You Jeff :)

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@daveosburn3751 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video on the history of LBJ.

@garyhahne2971 Жыл бұрын

I grew up next to The Ranch. Very enjoyable.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

That ranch resembles the area of Central California where I grew up. I think he had a lovely spread there by the river.

@rhondaz356 Жыл бұрын

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...🎊👏👏🤠

@doloresvargas6450 Жыл бұрын

Lyndon B.Johnson was one of my favorite Presidents next to Dwight David Eisenhower.Tony

@Smithsgold Жыл бұрын

Well done 👍

@webchuck1 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jeff & Sarah, Happy New Year! And thanks for sharing your trip to Texas and learning the History. Have a wonderful day.

@amargosaranch7794 Жыл бұрын

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. 😄

@ramencurry6672 7 ай бұрын

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.

@bdpage2023 5 ай бұрын

It wasn't his war. Brown & Root and the CIA owned it. The man suffered in his later yrs.

@muhammadsalaam Жыл бұрын

Another great episode, Jeff! Keep up the great work, my friend.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish Жыл бұрын

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.”🎶

@DreamCather147 Жыл бұрын

While in high school band in 1965, we welcomed LBJ to Atlanta Airport. He came over and said hello to us.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great memory!

@zcam1969 4 ай бұрын

History is going to look upon LBJ kindly for good reason

@j1st633 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that the structure is a waste of space.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe it! I thought surely it was full of good exhibits and it was mostly empty!

@georgeannmcdougall2632 Жыл бұрын

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.

@peanut_trucker Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing Jeff. 👍

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

@random22026 Жыл бұрын

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

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@Rocks_Dad LBJ plummeted to the depths for me, when he let slip that sly wink over Jackie Kennedy's grieving head on Air Force One.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

@@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

@random22026 Жыл бұрын

@@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! 👏👏👏👏👏

@edwardaustin740 Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video as always. Thanks Jeff.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@cameronmccreary4758 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimmiecox2496 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimmiecox2496 Жыл бұрын

@@Rocks_Dad I live about 120 miles from the Reagan Library. I really want to visit there when I can.

@devolinski Жыл бұрын

Once again great Story! Thanks!!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Gail!

@terryeustice5399 Жыл бұрын

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 🎆🎊 🎉

@Yellowrose71 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I have been wanting to visit the library forever. I live in North Texas and haven’t yet. I love the look at the ranch in Stonewall.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

I love the ranch. The library was so-so. Thanks for watching!!!

@nelsonzuniga2283 Жыл бұрын

Why did l find this channel ?, now l can’t stop watching🤨

@douglaslitton1884 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bdpage2023 5 ай бұрын

Some guy pasted a Goldwater sticker on the bottom of a huey in '64. Pissed him off and I think he threatened to send the guy to Viet Nam.

@gregboyden564 Жыл бұрын

thanks Jeff for another informative video. I was a teenager when he was President. I long for those times again

@greyghostjay Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I'm glad they preserve stuff like this so we get a more personal look inside. Thank You!

@councellatorio7330 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

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?

@michaelgmoore5708 Жыл бұрын

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.

@tommanion5504 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Sweet sweet memories! Life was great as kids, wasn’t it?

@tommanion5504 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@privatepilot4064 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@MrBsayres Жыл бұрын

Thank you History Hunters, and Happy New Year!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Same to you! Thank you so much!

@dianejohnson7235 Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing his ranch! I couldn't believe how it was opened to the public! Thanks for the tour!!!!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@nicholedecker9124 Жыл бұрын

Your videos bring history alive! I also enjoy seeing the old home movies! I didn't know that Lindon Johnson Museum is so very large! Thank you!

@robertmorgan8104 Жыл бұрын

I missed going there when I was in Austin.

@user-qh8uj6gq9z 9 ай бұрын

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.

@philslaton7302 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@joycemchristiansen6557 Жыл бұрын

Your coverage was great. Happy new year, Jeff and Sarah.

@debsmith1956 Жыл бұрын

Another great job Jeff... you are completely researched and know your subject very well... Good job

@anthonywarthold Жыл бұрын

How cool is that movie camera. I remember when I got to see Abraham Zapruder’s camera. That was a special moment 🎥

@zackdaniels6858 Жыл бұрын

Great episode as per usual!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@redmccoy8633 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy New Year to you all.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year, Red! Thank you!

@CathyTx2001 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kirkbrunmeier5925 Жыл бұрын

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!

@davesargenti9876 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Sara and Jeff!!! ..Can't wait for the exciting and informative videos for the 2023 season...

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year! Thanks Dave!

@gerrymaitland9799 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! Thanks for another interesting tour...

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thank you too! Happy new year!

@Skunkape74 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff...Thanks for sharing!!!!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marceyvogt2007 Жыл бұрын

He sat a horse well. Enjoyed the video. Thank you.☮️💖🎶

@dannasilva9079 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff for all your hard work to bring us such informative videos!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Happy to know you are pleased watching them, Danna!

@sallyethridge1393 Жыл бұрын

Great video Happy New Year

@philipmurphy2 Жыл бұрын

This video is a great way to start the year Jeff.

@Darryls_World Жыл бұрын

Love your content, thanks for this...

@suzannecrum9702 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you and Sarah! Thanks for this,enjoyed it!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@tomtransport Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the trip and history, happy new year.😀

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year! Thank you!

@lisaburns2117 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Lisa!!!

@BillyAlabama Жыл бұрын

I love your story. I’ve spent many hours there and thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@Corgis175 Жыл бұрын

Happy 2023. He got all the perks didn't he.

@timberk5 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Jeff and Sarah I look forward to a whole new year of videos.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@leahreposa4599 Жыл бұрын

That was very interesting, thanks Jeff!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks…. And stay dry up there!

@danahsutton101 Жыл бұрын

Always interesting.thanks

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Thank you!

@clydemoyler8021 Жыл бұрын

A GREAT VIDEO NOW I WANT TO GO AND VISIT

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

@alichtenwalter Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. Happy New Year.

@johnpeddicord4932 Жыл бұрын

Another good one 👍 Jeff, Sarah, HAPPY New year

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@joinjen3854 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

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.

@U.S.A.. Жыл бұрын

Happy New years history hunters love your videos can't wait for the new ones this year

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Same to you! Thank you so much for supporting our channel by watching and commenting. Blessings to you!

@jackdelay6558 Жыл бұрын

Presented in your usual superb fashion. Your visit was quite interesting even though I’ve never been a fan of LBJ.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I don’t have a very high opinion of him either, but he was an important part of her history.

@dsinavich5141 Жыл бұрын

Hi ! Thanks for all your great vlogs! Happy New Year! All the best in 2023. !!!! Deborah 🇨🇦

@tonyjohnson7635 Жыл бұрын

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.

@suecook9102 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you and your family, husband and me love the vlogs

@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372 Жыл бұрын

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.

@danapretzer1895 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you and Sarah Bird lol Enjoyed all your 2022 content and look forward to more in 2023. Happy New Year

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@dstu322 Жыл бұрын

I have very vague memories of LBJ's funeral on TV, I was 4 years old at the time.

@lindsaymacpherson8782 Жыл бұрын

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

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Sarah and I wish you a very wonderful new year. Thank you so much for watching this video about LBJ.!

@kimkelly-kline3768 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@greggwatkinsjr.4308 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nuttinhoney80 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. There's a history lesson in each one.

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thank you!

@schmatta4767 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

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.

@schmatta4767 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Rocks_Dad Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Pinkperle1 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!!

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit, Lynn!

@skimmer8774 Жыл бұрын

That Jetstar may be the last one. Very pristine. Happy new year Jeff and Sarah.

@thedoxinator3934 Жыл бұрын

Jeff, great vid 👍

@ralphpatrick3071 Жыл бұрын

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?

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Wow what a cool experience. Johnson seemed like a down to earth guy but he also had a massive ego.

@MrCoach1957 Жыл бұрын

You mean "Air Men"

@johnygarcia7636 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Happy new year my friend

@DisneyGator Жыл бұрын

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.

@heatherkay5924 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Were you able to see him? I was honored to shake the hands of President Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan!

@heatherkay5924 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@margaritadominguez5757 Жыл бұрын

Cool video , I read when lbj was sworn in on the plane Jackie Kennedy was not there ?

@lesliegriffith9830 Жыл бұрын

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.

@timothygeorge1191 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🍾🍾🥂🥂. 👍👍👍👍 video

@jbenziggy Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@jamescrabtree9240 Жыл бұрын

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.