Season 2, Episode 36-Lyndon Johnson and the LBJ Ranch

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Season 2, Episode 36: Lyndon Johnson and the LBJ Ranch

There’s no place like…Texas?! Lyndon Johnson never strayed too far from the Johnson Ranch outside Stonewall, except when serving in Washington. LBJ was born, lived, and is buried on the same piece of property, and his beloved ranch bears his imprint. Learn about Lyndon’s political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; as well as his home!

Be sure to check out Lyndon Johnson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall”!

The Lyndon Johnson Ranch National Historic Park official site.

The LBJ Ranch Virtual Tour from National Park Service.

The Lyndon Johnson Ranch from the National Park Service.

Visiting LBJ Ranch and Lyndon B Johnson State Park from Travel Addicts.

Inside Lyndon Johnson’s Private Retreat from Parade magazine.

From My May 2017 Visit!

At the LBJ Ranch
The LBJ Ranch!
Heading in!
At the pool
The sidewalk of visitors
Out back
Airplane on the hangar
With LBJ’s plane
The nearby birthplace
The LBJ Birthplace

From My May 2021 Visit!

At the LBJ Ranch entrance
On the hangar
Sidling up to the house
The LBJ Ranch!
View of the front
With the pool included
From behind

From My May 2022 Visit!

LBJ Ranch!
Love this photo!
Clearly love the ranch!
The back area
Security shed
From across the Pedernales
Lady Bird and Lyndon at their home!
Lady Bird in her home, for Architectural Digest
Living Room at LBJ Ranch
Stone wall
Furnishings and wall
Breakfast nook
Lady Bird in bedroom
Beautiful bedroom
Family Den
Entrance
Lyndon’s office
Lyndon’s portrait in his office

From Homes of the Presidents (1987)

LBJ Ranch Floor Plan
LBJ Ranch from National Park Service
In the White House!
Portraits of Lady Bird and Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon Johnson Home: 687 Hodges Ranch Rd, Fredericksburg, Texas.

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Recommended Reading for Lyndon Johnson

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