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[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-21]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that Johnson and Senator John B. Connally have recommended Clifton C. Carter for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. The letter accompanied a biography of Carter, since Herrera had been interested enough in the position to send a recommendation for another candidate.
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

Biographical Material: Clifton C. Carter of Bryan, Texas

Description: Biographical sketch of Clifton C. Carter, whom Senators Lyndon B. Johnson and John B. Connally had selected to recommended to the President for the position of United States Marshall of the Southern District of Texas. Included are Carter's family information, education, service history, current occupation, and community involvement.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text

[Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]

Description: Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
Date: September 17, 1953
Creator: Perry, Arthur C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-20]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, in his capacity as LULAC Regional Governor, to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanying $5 to pay for a flag, as discussed in a telegram exchange. Herrera also tells Johnson about plans for the upcoming Scholarship Fiest[a] and the San Antonio LULAC Convention, as well as passes on the regards of a couple of men from Kingsville.
Date: May 20, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson]

Description: Newsletter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson giving updates on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's peace plan, budgeting for flood control in Texas, Postmaster vacancies across Texas, the Texas State Society brunch which was attended President and Mrs. Eisenhower, and some "Quickies" including people who had visited Washington, D.C. and an enticement for the Agriculture Department's "Family Fare" cookbook.
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 2 - 1949-08-29]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of the second page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date: August 29, 1949
Creator: Foster, T. Jay
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason

Description: Printed version of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's speech discussing cloture and the proportions of population representation in the Senate, part of a filibuster to present a rules change that would allow a minority of Senators to block legislation.
Date: March 9, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet

[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 1 - 1949-08-29]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of the first page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date: August 29, 1949
Creator: Foster, T. Jay
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson - 1953-10-12]

Description: Newsletter from Lyndon B. Johnson summarizing various issues he encountered while traveling around Texas during Congress's recess, including farm problems and the cost of living, with a summary of the attitudes of Texans and advertising for the Department of Agriculture's advice and cookbook "Meat for Thrifty Meals." It is printed on paper with an Office of the Democratic Leader, United States Senate letterhead.
Date: October 12, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]

Description: Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1967
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen

Description: Newspaper article chastising both white and black racists for their jubilation at President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement that he would not be running for re-election. The author also criticizes (and defends Johnson against) "the young," the "super-hawks," and the "doves" and decries the levels of hate directed at Johnson.
Date: April 2, 1968
Creator: Royko, Mike
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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