In Memoriam: Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson died this week. A feminist who spoke out in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment and an environmentalist, Lady Bird was ahead of her time. She began the first piece of legislation introduced by a First Lady that was signed into law: The Highway Beautification Act.
I had the privilege of performing for Ms. Johnson and her daughter Linda Bird back in 1995 while I was working on a cruise ship. She still had the grace and poise befitting a First Lady and I feel honored to have met her. She died of natural causes at the age of 94.
Labels: History, In Memoriam
posted by Michael @ 9:44 AM
5 Comments:
Lady Bird will be missed. She was at the forefront of the Green Movement and America owes her a debt of gratitude.
What a beautiful post. Thanks for this.
Every time I see a field of wildflowers along a highway, I think of Lady Bird. What a lovely way to be remembered. Thanks, Lady Bird. You are quite right, Michael, she always seemed to be the epitome of gracious hospitality in her role of Firs Lady.
this was a fine tribute. she was a great lady. wish we had more like her.
God Bless Her!
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