"You hear inevitably every four years that this is the most important election of one's lifetime, but there is no question in my mind that this is the most important election of my lifetime, and probably the most important since 1860 when Abraham Lincoln was elected to the presidency and the fate of the country was in the balance." - #LBJFoundation President & CEO, Mark Updegrove https://lnkd.in/gCenDbJ2
Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
AUSTIN, Texas 675 followers
The LBJ Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
About us
Established by President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson in 1969, the LBJ Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Established by President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson in 1969, the LBJ Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of a board of trustees and administrative staff that supports the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The LBJ Presidential Library, operated under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration, maintains the archive of President Johnson's administration and political career and promotes his legacy while providing, in his words, "a springboard for the future" through public programming aimed at addressing the issues of our time. The Foundation enhances the Library by directing public programming, administering the museum's store and admissions operations, and directing grants for researchers and scholars. The LBJ School of Public Affairs embodies President Johnson's living legacy by nurturing leaders and public servants in the hopes that they will pursue what he called "the oldest, most basic mission of our country: to right wrong, to do justice, to serve man." The Foundation provides financial support for the school for the outstanding education it offers its graduate students in public policy and government affairs, community outreach, and global initiatives. All bearing our 36th President's name, these three institutions—the LBJ Foundation, the LBJ Presidential Library, and the LBJ School of Public Affairs—preserve Lyndon B. Johnson's consequential legacy while pursuing his hopeful vision for the future.
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http://www.lbjfoundation.org
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- AUSTIN, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
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2313 RED RIVER
AUSTIN, Texas 78705, US
Employees at Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation
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"'Ain’t No Daylight In Vietnam' chronicles the many historic moments that happened during March 1968, a watershed month of the Vietnam War from those who experienced it first-hand. The exhibit highlights the emotional toll the war took on the American psyche from a combat, political, and social perspective." 🪖 https://lnkd.in/gZrt5k3Q
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Have you checked out the new 'Country Over Self' podcast? In episode one, co-hosts Matt Blumberg and Julian Zelizer discuss our 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and how he used his detailed knowledge of the legislative process and his unique blend of personal intimidation and charm offensive to bring about what he considered the moral imperative of his day: Civil Rights and Voting Rights. In so doing, Johnson made a meaningful political sacrifice that hurt his Democratic party in a way that reverberates even today. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gc2B2MFA
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Check out the latest episode of the #JFK35 podcast, where Mark Updegrove dives into LBJ’s monumental 1968 decision not to seek re-election and draws parallels to President Joe Biden’s current path. 🎙 https://lnkd.in/dH3znCmS
In March 1968, under pressure from the media and members of his own party, President Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to run for re-election. Mark Updegrove, President and CEO of the LBJ Foundation, discusses Johnson's decision to "pass the baton" in the 1968 election and how it connects to President Joe Biden’s decision not to run in our latest #JFK35 podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/dH3znCmS #Podcast #NewEpisode
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"For any person, celebrating a century of life is a rare milestone. For Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th president, such longevity is an exclamation point on an unparalleled life of public service." For President Carter's 100th birthday, Mark Updegrove, LBJ Foundation President & CEO, reflects on Carter’s improbable journey from defeated one-term president to our best ex-president. https://lnkd.in/g8Z9yRRt
Jimmy Carter's improbable journey from defeated one-term president to our best ex-president: Analysis
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🚨 NOW ON DISPLAY 🚨 In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Americans grappled with how to both memorialize this difficult chapter in history and honor the sacrifices of U.S. veterans. The solution came in the form of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the generosity of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, we are honored to now display a unique artifact from the memorial—a granite slab panel etched in the early 1980s. Known as Panel 44, this panel, set aside due to a small imperfection, bears the names of 335 service members killed or missing in action between March 9 and March 16, 1968, during one of the war's bloodiest periods. https://lnkd.in/gw99yzcr
Section from Vietnam Veterans Memorial finds home at LBJ Library in Texas
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Yesterday was #ConstitutionDay, celebrating the signing of the United States Constitution! Enhance your civics knowledge with #CivicsForAllOfUS—featuring webinars for K-12 students and videos all about the Constitution! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUTBXnPR
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🚨 NOW ON DISPLAY 🚨 In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Americans grappled with how to both memorialize this difficult chapter in history and honor the sacrifices of U.S. veterans. The solution came in the form of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the generosity of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, we are honored to now display a unique artifact from the memorial—a granite slab panel etched in the early 1980s. Known as Panel 44, this panel, set aside due to a small imperfection, bears the names of 335 service members killed or missing in action between March 9 and March 16, 1968, during one of the war's bloodiest periods. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSPHUw-8
A panel from Vietnam Veterans Memorial finds permanent home in Texas at LBJ library
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“Civics for All of US” student Constitution programs kicked off last week! 📜 Join the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration for live webinars and discover how the Constitution connects to our communities: https://lnkd.in/gUTBXnPR #CivicsForAllOfUS
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It’s back-to-school season and the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration has you covered! Join us for live, interactive webinars for K–12 students all about the U.S. Constitution. Discover how the Constitution connects to our communities: https://lnkd.in/gUTBXnPR 📜 #ConstitutionDay #CivicsForAllOfUS
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