Lady Bird Johnson

Biography

Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson was the first lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969, as the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson. Before her husband's presidency, she supported his career, running his office while he served in the Navy and bankrolling his congressional campaign. As first lady, Lady Bird Johnson advocated for beautifying cities and highways, and her efforts led to the passage of the Highway Beautification Act. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal for her service.