Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Person
Biography
United States President 1963-1969
On August 26, 1966, President Lyndon B Johnson visits DU, receives honorary doctor of laws degree, and gave speech to over 6,000 people at DU Arena.
Citation:
“LBJ Given Law Degree By University,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 71, no. 1, September 18, 1966, 1-3.Biography
Sends a letter to Chancellor Alter on September 24, 1964, inviting him to choose an outstanding student leader to send to the White House.
Biography
Received an honorary Law Degree from DU (1966).
Biography
Becomes Chancellor of DU in 1968 after a surprise resignation by former Chancellor Maurice White.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
DU Convocation: President Johnson, August 26, 1966
File
Identifier: B429.02.0009.0018
Abstract
File contains materials from a special convocation at the University of Denver: program and planning documents, remarks of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and a photograph showing Manuel Laderman giving the blessing with President Johnson and other dignataries listening.
Dates:
August 26, 1966
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