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Home of the legendary ‘LBJ’ LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
DRESSED UP in garland and fine bows for the holidays is the “Texas White House”, which once served as home to the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, and his family. Today, many parts of the family home have been opened for public touring. — Standard-Radio Post file photo
A glimpse into the life of one of this nation’s former presidents and a chance to enjoy the land he once held so dear is afforded by the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Stonewall. The park, which is actually divided into two components — one in Johnson City and the other in Stonewall — welcomes visitors yearround, giving them up-close looks at the LBJ Ranch, the presidential residence dubbed the “Texas White House,” the presidential hangar with the restored Air Force One aircraft and the president’s collection of classic automobiles. The LBJ Ranch is located a mile east of Stonewall in Gillespie County on the north side of the Pedernales River. Managed by the National Park Service, it is a companion attraction to the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, which is located along the river’s southern banks. The other district in Johnson City in Blanco County is made up of the LBJ Boyhood Home and the Johnson Settlement. Both park components are open 362 days of the year, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. And, both work toward Cont. on page 69
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