H.W. Brands Visits the LBJ Museum

Photo by: Leah Keyworth
Museum President, Ed Mihalkanin (right)

Dr. H.W. Brands, professor at University of Texas-Austin and best selling author, spoke at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos last night for the museum's 2nd Lecture Series.

The lecture series was titled, "The Johnson Presidency: A 50 Year Retrospective." Many attendees joined to listen to the historian highlight the late President Johnson 50 years later.

My favorite part of Brands' speech was the part about how ,"Johnson knew he could never be president if he was considered a southerner."

Yes, I was born in Texas and have grown-up in Texas and I plan to die in Texas. So why would that be my favorite part?

Because Brands made it so clear to me that Johnson had ambition. And that he wanted power. 

"Yes, Johnson wanted power. But Johnson wanted power for a purpose ... He wanted power because he wanted to change this country," Brands explained. 

At the event the museum provided the attendees with food and wine, sponsored by HEB and Gil's Broiler.

Attendees were encouraged to participate in the silent-auction of a few of Brands' best selling books including:

• "The Man Who Saved the Union"
• "The First American"
• "Traitor to His Class"

All proceeds were a direct donation to the museum.

As a Texas State University student, I was glad to hear this speech and learn what it takes to be not just a good president, but a great president.

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This past weekend was our good friend, Brenda's, bachelorette party in Houston, TX. So, for the occasion I made these cute scavenger signs while we were bar-hopping. 

The neon signs are store bought in a packet, the letters and kissy stickers were from Hobby Lobby or your local craft store. 

They are super easy to make and can be re-used for other special get-togethers like, birthdays or even bachelor parties. 

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H.W. Brands Lecture 2014

Can't wait for Dr. H.W. Brands, best selling author and professor at University of Texas-Austin to come and give a lecture about President Johnson's presidency at the LBJ Musuem.

What an honor, I am so excited for this public education seminar.

I'll keep you posted with details from the event. 

A Celebration of MLK & LBJ in San Marcos

Today my roommate and I joined the city of San Marcos, TX by marching in the MLK march. 

The event was hosted by The Dunbar Heritage Association with speakers: 

Mayor Homer Guerrero, Hays County Judge Dr. Bert Cobbs and Luci B. Johnson, the younger daughter of the late and former President Lyndon B. Johnson. 

They all spoke kind words of the dreams and hopes that MLK and LBJ had for the future. 

The large crowd was led by the Juvenile ROTC and we began to march together from the square down MLK Street to the intersection of MLK and LBJ. Coincidence? I think not! 

At the site for the future "MLK/LBJ Crossroads Memorial," Luci B. Johnson spoke 

of her father and his shared dream with Martin Luther King, Jr. of equality. 

Luci also helped cut the celebratory ribbon of the dedication structure to the 

memorial designed by Aaron Hussey of Baton Rouge, La.  

Luci's speech about her father inspired me to be brave and it made me so proud to be a 

Texas State Bobcat! So, my roommate and I waited around after the crowd vacated the 

grounds and the press took their pictures and got their quotes and even after all 

the meet and greets she had to finally meet her and say thank you for coming and speaking. 

It was such an honor to meet such an incredible woman and role model!

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