Lady Bird Johnson (1912–2007)

An outstanding diary written by the wife of President Lyndon Johnson to bring life to her years in the White House (1963-1969). While an indefatigable traveller to promote beautification of highways and parks, and encourage restoration and preservation of national landmarks, Lady Bird displayed a stamina and sense of mission unmatched by any First Lady. At home in the White House she entertained sometimes from early morning until late at night and was constantly on call for her husband who might want to invite friends for dinner or need her in a time of decision. In the midst of these official duties, Lady Bird shepherded her two daughters through romances, marriage and childbirth--all written with tact and omission of her doubts and fears for their choices. An extraordinary inside look of a White House under siege during the Vietnam era presented by a woman who finely balanced the demands of an exacting husband , two daughters at a difficult age, and the public responsibilities of a First Lady.… (mere)