Her Work In Washington

Lady Bird was very active during her husband's time as President. She was very environmentally minded. She wanted America to look and stay beautiful. She considered beauty to be more than just wildflowers, she wanted clean river, air and land.

In 1964 she formed the Committee for A More Beautiful Capital. She desired that Washington D.C. would be a "garden city" and that others cities around the nation would follow suit. Her committee planted flowers throughout the city to beautify the area.

With her help, President Johnson developed the President's Council on Recreation and Natural Beauty. The Council was developed to spread conservation messages and a campaign against littering.

Mrs. Johnson used the media to show the American public the need for action to conserve important historical sites. She visited many national parks and scenic locations to encourage beautification of these areas.

After she left Washington, the Columbia Island on the Potomac River was renamed Lady Bird Johnson Park.