This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Johnson Exceeds Relatives Expectations in Texas
Johnson rises from a humble Texan background to become a major national figure. The piece traces his ancestry, early work, education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College, and rise from teacher to politician. It highlights his Senate ascent, the famous runoffs, the 1953 heart attack, and his resilience. Former VP Garner reacts positively to Johnson accepting the Democratic VP nomination in 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Sam Johneson
Lyndon B. Jon
Schnaon
United States
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Texas
Mexico
Batt
Texas House of Relatives
Baylor University
Waco Tex
California
Pacific Coast
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Washi
Richard M. Kleberg
D-Tex
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
W. Lee O'Daniel
House
Coke Stevenson
Stevenson
Johnso
Claudia Taylor