Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
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.
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Received an honorary Law Degree from DU (1966).
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Becomes Chancellor of DU in 1968 after a surprise resignation by former Chancellor Maurice White.
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 14, 1964 November 3
All The Way for LBJ (Image of President Lyndon B. Johnson).
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 1, 1966 September 18
LBJ Given Law Degree by University. Heitman Retires from New Department. Astronaut Carpenter Speaks Friday. Procedure Outlined for Fall Registration.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 23, 1967 January 10
Students Organize SDS Affiliate; Activist Role Planned for Future. Protests Organized – Student Leaders Ask Johnson to Explain Viet War. Pace Signs Protest Letter to Johnson Over Viet Policy. Panel Discussions Highlighted – Varied Activities Planned for Women’s Days. Trustees to Hear Progress Report from Chancellor Selection Group. Reporter Wanted.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 42, 1968 April 2
LBJ dumps USA for chancellor job. Senate to improve student government. Secret heart transplant termed successful; chicken heart functioning well inside student. Editor applications close.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 29, 1969 January 6
IR School receives one-half million dollars. Clarion rated “All-American”. Late registration changes today. DU among six schools to sell suds on campus. Ex-LBJ aid to take look at American foreign policy.
Youth through 1970, 1940-1969
Series 1 of 11 covers Dominick's youth, career at Yale undergraduate and law schools, law practice, election to and service in the Colorado House of Representatives and election to the U.S. House of Representatives
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