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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
1
The San Antonio community mourns Lyndon B. Johnson as a native son who rose from local beginnings to the presidency. Tributes recall his Texas roots, political rise, and lasting impact, with emphasis on his ties to San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country.
In Washington U S Representative Henry Gonzalez lauded Lyndon Johnson as a president who never forgot minorities. Other Texas officials in Washington praised Johnson for progressive legislation and his devotion to the nation, calling him a great leader and champion.
Dan Quill, longtime San Antonio postmaster, mourns Lyndon Johnson with friends and officials. He recalls Johnsons Great Society legacy and the personal ties to the city, noting Johnson’s impact and the sorrow over his death.
The article recounts LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson’s deep ties to San Antonio from Lyndon Johnson’s 1948 Senate race to his 1960 campaign with Kennedy, multiple visits, and public events at the Alamo, Victoria Plaza, and LBJ Ranch. It notes key moments, hospital stays, and honors tied to the city and regional politics.
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