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.
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! 👏👏👏👏👏
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 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: ua-cam.com/video/tx72tAWVcoM/v-deo.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.
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.
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.
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.
Jeff it was a nice look into his Presidential Library but the more I read about him the more dislike I have for him and I will leave it at that... but great job as always on bringing us places we haven’t seen! Thank You 👍👍
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.
Spent 4 months in the area in 2018. I wouldn't set foot on this Redcoat traitor's property, or any other place that "honored" the racist killers life or elitist, self serving legacy. An embarrassment to a name I hold a great deal of respect for, and which he did not. A good for nothing scoundrel
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?
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...🎊👏👏🤠
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 tried to leave my feelings out of it, but I didn’t understand why everybody thought he was so great, but he was your consummate pandering politician.
Love HH vids although this one isn't on my fave list as I can't stand LBJ. I'll just leave it at that...Thnx Jeff & Sarah for all your fantastic work and vids!
When a corrupt politician gets a library praising themselves as if they were idolized when alive but were only murderers in real life, it turns my stomach to think taxpayers paid for this undeserved shrine.
@M Soden sure, no problem LBJ was a garbage human being who liked to pass his time by shoving his dick in random women's faces that worked for him or just take advantage of them. He was a supreme racist human being and helped continue a pointless war. That's just a few things. He was SLEPPY JOE BEFORE SLEEPY JOE🫢🫢
I couldn’t agree more. The man was disgusting. He oozed corruption , filth and slime. And he took part in the murder of JFK. LBJ will forever be my most hated POTUS. No one (even Biden!) deserved less the prestigious position of POTUS more than LBJ. And his wife knew all of it. She turned her head. Scum ! The lot of them. google his room full of secretaries and the Bikini Challenge too !
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!
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.
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.
Grave harm this man did to our nation. More than anyone would comprehend or believe. Not just one thing but many. Starting in November of 1963. Likely weren't his idea or decision. He was merely the scapegoat. The nation has never nor ever will recover. Most of the problems this country faces even today, all can be linked back to his presidency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I didn't know his library was paid for with tax dollars. I thought they were built on donations ( from the same people who contributed to their campaigns and probably the ones who benefited from their power) and such. He did need a library as he was one of the most effective and productive presidents in US history. Now, it is suspect if his "productivity" benefited us as his great society programs have not helped as much as their expense has hurt. I suppose it had to be attempted but now we've got problems that I am afraid will continue relegating us to 3rd world status. My generation didn't deserve that. Must have been nice to have lived before the great society made a society where our schools are so terrible and our cities are disasters. If you cannot afford to live behind gates and private schools you don't see much great society.
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!!
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.”🎶
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.
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.
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.
Do you have any other videos of any more Presidential libraries? Worked in LA about 15 years ago and visited Presidents Nixon and Reagan libraries. By the way Good job on the presentation of this!
I have an earlier video of the Ronald Reagan library. But hopefully this weekend they’ll have one on the harry Truman library but I’m not sure if I’ll get to it on this trip.
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
You did a really professional level job with this. I visited the ranch ten years or so ago and really enjoyed it. Never made it to the library so I appreciated your work. I wonder if LBJ would brag about increasing immigration today given most of the elected officials are screaming for federal help over being overrun?
Thanks for the visit! I really appreciate your comment. I think LBJ would be right up there with Biden on the open borders thing. It's not helping our country one bit taking on so many impoverished people.
@@mattalbrecht7471 You must have missed the part starting at 0:39 where Jeff says most presidential libraries are funded by private donations, but the taxpayer supported U donated $15 million to it, and the land was taken by eminent domain from low income housing. Any funds from the school was provided by taxpayers. Point stands.
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.
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!
Good video Jeff. ( as always ) I hope you guys had a good new year party.. I guess most people are still sleeping off last night.. I can't figure out how you get access to the information you provide to us. But keep up the great work...THANK you Frank from montana.......
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.
Hi Sarah and Jeff what a great history tour of LBJ's library I must say it is very huge looking but like you said that top of it inside was a lot of wasted space I agree there but I love seeing all of it you all did such a great job and the replica of the oval office that was cool old looking things in there now compared to what the oval office looks like now in the new White House. It looks fun to do what you all did with Sarah and you both standing by LBJ and the robot that was speaking with LBJ's voice that was odd and kind of weird but very interesting just the same. thank you for such a wonderful step back in time very sad time though when President Kennedy was assassinated. also I wish you both a blessed happy New Year see you soon love you and take care. 👍🇺🇲🎉💥💖
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.
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.
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
@@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.
@@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! 👏👏👏👏👏
Hi ! Thanks for all your great vlogs! Happy New Year! All the best in 2023. !!!! Deborah 🇨🇦
Happy New Year to you and your family, husband and me love the vlogs
Some of these pictures of jfk in the mtorcade ive never seen before .
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 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: ua-cam.com/video/tx72tAWVcoM/v-deo.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.
Lbj needs a monstrous library to explain the monstrous burden and destruction he left on this country.
Very interesting video! Great job. But I must say that I was not a fan of LBJ.
You didn't mention a thing about how course and gruff that AHOLE was.
I flew over the LBJ ranch one time - huge runway there. Never been to the library. Excellent video - happy New Year Jeff!
It’s quite a cool ranch. I’m not a fan of Johnson but I could live on that ranch! Very cool.
disgusting....lbj.behind.jfk.assasination...
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.
And on the other hand, his policies have failed urban America, he was racist, and he had JFK whacked. Shameful legacy.
Thank you for sharing another fascinating bit of history. Looking forward to more stories from History Hunters.
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.
It wasn't his war. Brown & Root and the CIA owned it. The man suffered in his later yrs.
Does it show the part where he ordered the CIA to vacate JFK from this earth.
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.
@@Rocks_Dad I live about 120 miles from the Reagan Library. I really want to visit there when I can.
Jeff it was a nice look into his Presidential Library but the more I read about him the more dislike I have for him and I will leave it at that... but great job as always on bringing us places we haven’t seen! Thank You 👍👍
I think he was probably an egotistical jerk but he was an historical figure so I wanted to see the library. Thanks for the nice compliment!
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.
so good they saved that plane.....I"ve always regarded LBJ as the most evil president so at least one good thing came of it......
Spent 4 months in the area in 2018. I wouldn't set foot on this Redcoat traitor's property, or any other place that "honored" the racist killers life or elitist, self serving legacy. An embarrassment to a name I hold a great deal of respect for, and which he did not. A good for nothing scoundrel
When I was a baby, President Johnson came up and kissed me in my stroller.
Hello Jeff & Sarah, Happy New Year! And thanks for sharing your trip to Texas and learning the History. Have a wonderful day.
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?
Wow what a cool experience. Johnson seemed like a down to earth guy but he also had a massive ego.
You mean "Air Men"
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...🎊👏👏🤠
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 🎆🎊 🎉
True lies
Johnson wasn’t my favorite President at all, he was also known as a racist, checkout what he called the civil rights bill😂
I tried to leave my feelings out of it, but I didn’t understand why everybody thought he was so great, but he was your consummate pandering politician.
@@jbenziggy Happy New Year!
I guess I still have hard feelings towards him from my time spent in Nam.
Ruth here, he was in ont the assassination of JFK, does it tell ya that
No display of Ballot Box 13 there?
Love HH vids although this one isn't on my fave list as I can't stand LBJ. I'll just leave it at that...Thnx Jeff & Sarah for all your fantastic work and vids!
Thanks. Seems like 99 percent of my commenters disliked the man. I’ve heard stories about him that really portray him in a bad light.
Never really liked Johnson much. I couldn’t help thinking he had something to do with JFK. He was a man that always got his way
I think kind of like you do. LBJ disliked the Kennedys and his ambition was intense to be president. It’s a horrifying thought.
When a corrupt politician gets a library praising themselves as if they were idolized when alive but were only murderers in real life, it turns my stomach to think taxpayers paid for this undeserved shrine.
Exactly
Wait until they build the library for that shit stain (Obama) in Chicago. Talk about corrupt!
Different times
@M Soden sure, no problem LBJ was a garbage human being who liked to pass his time by shoving his dick in random women's faces that worked for him or just take advantage of them. He was a supreme racist human being and helped continue a pointless war. That's just a few things. He was SLEPPY JOE BEFORE SLEEPY JOE🫢🫢
I couldn’t agree more. The man was disgusting. He oozed corruption , filth and slime. And he took part in the murder of JFK. LBJ will forever be my most hated POTUS. No one (even Biden!) deserved less the prestigious position of POTUS more than LBJ. And his wife knew all of it. She turned her head. Scum ! The lot of them. google his room full of secretaries and the Bikini Challenge too !
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 done 👍
While in high school band in 1965, we welcomed LBJ to Atlanta Airport. He came over and said hello to us.
Wow, what a great memory!
History is going to look upon LBJ kindly for good reason
Excellent video on the history of LBJ.
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.
@History Hunters I've been listening to an audio book on Lady Bird and it's amazing. According to the book she knew about his affairs.
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.
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.
Grave harm this man did to our nation. More than anyone would comprehend or believe. Not just one thing but many. Starting in November of 1963. Likely weren't his idea or decision. He was merely the scapegoat. The nation has never nor ever will recover. Most of the problems this country faces even today, all can be linked back to his presidency.
It was his idea, and his decision.
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Please explain what are you referring to? Civil Rights Bill? Medicare I don't understand
Eventually the University of Texas built an upper deck on the football stadium blocking the view of the Capitol much to the anger of the library. 😢
Lyndon B.Johnson was one of my favorite Presidents next to Dwight David Eisenhower.Tony
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.
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 Powerful memories.
@@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.
Mrs. Johnson: "..and then two more shots in RAPID succession..." (8:45)
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.
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.
I agree with you that whole building is a GIANT wast Johnson was a GIANT PILE OF CRAP
Didn't the term, "Conspiracy Theory", evolved during Johnson's regime, now we find out 60 yrs. later that the [CIA] was involved, hmm.?
Why was the library built by UT Austin when Johnson graduated from modern day Texas State University in San Marcos Texas a short drive south?
Jeff are you still interested in doing the Piece on my Ancestor Cheif Keokuk an the Tribe Sac-in-Fox
I agree with you that the structure is a waste of space.
I couldn't believe it! I thought surely it was full of good exhibits and it was mostly empty!
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.
the Viet Nam war weighted heavy on Johnsons mind ,heart and soul . he couldn't sleep at night. he loved Beagles and Basset Hounds and i do too🦮🐕
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.
I didn't know his library was paid for with tax dollars. I thought they were built on donations ( from the same people who contributed to their campaigns and probably the ones who benefited from their power) and such. He did need a library as he was one of the most effective and productive presidents in US history. Now, it is suspect if his "productivity" benefited us as his great society programs have not helped as much as their expense has hurt. I suppose it had to be attempted but now we've got problems that I am afraid will continue relegating us to 3rd world status. My generation didn't deserve that. Must have been nice to have lived before the great society made a society where our schools are so terrible and our cities are disasters. If you cannot afford to live behind gates and private schools you don't see much great society.
US Army 1969 to 1971 Didn't talk to the US gov for ten years after I got out.
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!!
I have no respect for this man he may have helped the poor, but he didn't do a bit of good for the soldiers of Vietnam.
They should 😂built a place for the homeless that his library stole the land from.
Cool video , I read when lbj was sworn in on the plane Jackie Kennedy was not there ?
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.”🎶
Don’t like anything about him but he was President when I was born. Another interesting video though if they only knew what we know now
Why did l find this channel ?, now l can’t stop watching🤨
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.
Did you noticed how empty it was? Lots of wasted space!
Yet another great video as always. Thanks Jeff.
Thanks again!
Does ANYONE use the library now days? THere's the internet..why are we funding libraries ..close the doors
Scholars use them as well as historians. I love libraries. The internet doesn’t contain everything.
They turn themselves into false idols.
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.
Cool happy New year
I missed going there when I was in Austin.
Were those home movies playing on a TV near the camera in the museum?
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.
Do you have any other videos of any more Presidential libraries? Worked in LA about 15 years ago and visited Presidents Nixon and Reagan libraries. By the way Good job on the presentation of this!
I have an earlier video of the Ronald Reagan library. But hopefully this weekend they’ll have one on the harry Truman library but I’m not sure if I’ll get to it on this trip.
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
Sarah and I wish you a very wonderful new year. Thank you so much for watching this video about LBJ.!
Presented in your usual superb fashion. Your visit was quite interesting even though I’ve never been a fan of LBJ.
To be honest, I don’t have a very high opinion of him either, but he was an important part of her history.
You did a really professional level job with this. I visited the ranch ten years or so ago and really enjoyed it. Never made it to the library so I appreciated your work. I wonder if LBJ would brag about increasing immigration today given most of the elected officials are screaming for federal help over being overrun?
Thanks for the visit! I really appreciate your comment. I think LBJ would be right up there with Biden on the open borders thing. It's not helping our country one bit taking on so many impoverished people.
Happy New Year! Thanks for another interesting tour...
Thank you too! Happy new year!
Hypocritical to say the least.
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.
I love the ranch. The library was so-so. Thanks for watching!!!
Great video Happy New Year
It resembles a concrete bunker. A total monstrosity like his admin.
And a mostly empty one at that.
Another great episode, Jeff! Keep up the great work, my friend.
Thanks, will do!
i dont think I would like my intials being LBJ....
Ha ha ha
Nothing on Vietnam😂
I grew up next to The Ranch. Very enjoyable.
That ranch resembles the area of Central California where I grew up. I think he had a lovely spread there by the river.
LOL. Typical. Stolen land and stolen public taxpayer money to fund a temple to himself and his bad policies....
All presidents get a library....next!
@@mattalbrecht7471 You must have missed the part starting at 0:39 where Jeff says most presidential libraries are funded by private donations, but the taxpayer supported U donated $15 million to it, and the land was taken by eminent domain from low income housing. Any funds from the school was provided by taxpayers. Point stands.
LBJ So pretty
Thanks for the trip and history, happy new year.😀
Happy new year! Thank you!
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!
Sweet sweet memories! Life was great as kids, wasn’t it?
@@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.
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!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🍾🍾🥂🥂. 👍👍👍👍 video
Thank you! You too!
Once again great Story! Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Gail!
Animatronic president...hmm 🙄
Is that what we have today? Lol.
Good video Jeff. ( as always ) I hope you guys had a good new year party.. I guess most people are still sleeping off last night.. I can't figure out how you get access to the information you provide to us. But keep up the great work...THANK you Frank from montana.......
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing Jeff. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
Nice video. I have only been to the Reagan and Nixon libraries, hopefully I will visit a couple more in the coming year. Happy New Year.
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.
Hi Sarah and Jeff what a great history tour of LBJ's library I must say it is very huge looking but like you said that top of it inside was a lot of wasted space I agree there but I love seeing all of it you all did such a great job and the replica of the oval office that was cool old looking things in there now compared to what the oval office looks like now in the new White House. It looks fun to do what you all did with Sarah and you both standing by LBJ and the robot that was speaking with LBJ's voice that was odd and kind of weird but very interesting just the same. thank you for such a wonderful step back in time very sad time though when President Kennedy was assassinated. also I wish you both a blessed happy New Year see you soon love you and take care. 👍🇺🇲🎉💥💖
Jeff and Sarah I always enjoy watching your videos. Hope one day y'all might visit College Station and some of the towns around here.
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.