Lady Bird Johnson

Beautification activist and First Lady

Lady Bird Johnson - Beautification activist and First Lady
Born

December 22nd, 1912
112 years ago

Died

July 11th, 2007
18 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Served as the 38th First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Advocated for environmental conservation and beautification initiatives, emphasizing the importance of natural beauty and public spaces. Launched the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, which aimed to improve the appearance of roadsides across the country. Worked on programs that encouraged planting wildflowers along highways and urban areas to enhance landscapes.

Advocated for the Highway Beautification Act of 1965

Promoted environmental conservation initiatives

Created programs for planting wildflowers

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