Lyndon Johnson Collection

Kennedy Giving Historic Speech to Congress, 1961. Creator: NASA
Kennedy Giving Historic Speech to Congress, 1961. President John F. Kennedy in his historic message to a joint session of the Congress, on May 25, 1961 declared

Mercury Astronauts Receiving the Collier Trophy, White House, Washington, USA, 1963. NASA Administrator James E. Webb (center)

US president John F Kennedy at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, September 11, 1962. A briefing is given by Major Rocco Petrone to the president during a tour of Blockhouse 34 at the Cape

Mariner photos presented to President Johnson, 1965. Creator: NASA
Mariner photos presented to President Johnson, 1965. Dr. William H. Pickering (left), Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, USA

President Johnson Congratulates Astronauts, 1965. Creator: NASA
President Johnson Congratulates Astronauts, 1965. President Lyndon Johnson shows off photos of astronaut Edward H. White II during his historic " space walk" extravehicular activity (EVA)

White and McDivitt talk to President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965. Creator: NASA
White and McDivitt talk to President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965. Gemini 4 astronauts Edward H. White II (left) and James A. McDivitt listen to the voice of President Johnson as he congratulates them by

T. Keith Glennan shows Lyndon Johnson aluminized mylar flim used to make the Echo I balloon, 1960. NASA Administrator Thomas Keith Glennan shows then-Senator Lyndon B

Spiro Agnew and Lyndon Johnson Watch the Apollo 11 Lift off, Florida, USA, 1969. Vice President Spiro Agnew and former President Lyndon B

Kennedy at Rice University, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Kennedy at Rice University, 1962. US President John F. Kennedy gives his We choose to go to the Moon speech in Houston, Texas

Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews sign a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House honoring the occasion

Pinback button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960
A 1960 presidential campaign pinback button with the faces of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson. Kennedy ran as a candidate of the Democratic Party

Folding tab button for Kennedy - Johnson 1960 presidential campaign, 1960
Folding tab, metal button with the names of John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson of the Democratic Party. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States in January

United States President Lyndon Johnson, at the White House, 1968

Presidential portait of Lyndon Baines Johnson

Digitally restored American history photo of President Lyndon B. Johnson
Digitally restored American history photo of President Lyndon Baines Johnson standing by the U.S. Flag

Vintage election poster showing the 1960 Democratic nominees for President and Vice President, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. It reads, Kennedy For President, Johnson For Vice President

Kennedy, Johnson and Khan Talk
Washington, D.C.: July 13, 1961 President Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson with Pakistan President Mohammad Ayub Khan at the White House at the conclusion of three days of talks

Inaugural Ball Conversation
Washington, D.C.: February 2, 1961 Vice President Lyndon Johnson leans over Jacqueline Kennedy to listen to President John Kennedy at the inaugural ball after their election to office

Lady Bird Johnson Planting
United States: March 9, 1965. Lady Bird Johnson gets down and dirty for national beautification. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall looks on as the First Lady plants flowers in a public park

President Lyndon Johnson Paces
Washington, D.C.: December 11, 1965 President Lyndon Johnson paces the floor in his White Office while analyzing a recent problem

Martin L King Jr, L. Johnson and J. Abernathy

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"Lyndon Johnson: A Legacy of Space Exploration and Political Accomplishments" In 1961, President Kennedy delivered a historic speech to Congress, outlining his vision for the future of space exploration. Little did he know that his Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson, would play a crucial role in making that vision a reality. Two years later, in 1963, the Mercury Astronauts received the prestigious Collier Trophy at the White House. It was a proud moment for both these brave pioneers and President Johnson himself. President John F. Kennedy's visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 11 showcased his unwavering support for NASA's ambitious endeavors. Standing alongside him was Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, who shared his enthusiasm for pushing boundaries and reaching new frontiers. In 1965, Mariner photos were presented to President Johnson by NASA as they celebrated their successful mission to Mars. The president's unwavering commitment to scientific progress was evident as he congratulated the astronauts on their remarkable achievement. During this time period, President Johnson also had several memorable encounters with astronauts themselves. In one instance captured by NASA cameras in 1965, he can be seen congratulating them personally on their extraordinary feats of courage and exploration. Another notable interaction occurred when White and McDivitt engaged in conversation with President Lyndon B. Johnson during an eventful year in space history - 1965 marked significant advancements thanks to dedicated individuals like these astronauts. T. Kieth Glennan took it upon himself to show President Johnson aluminized mylar film used for Echo I - an innovative technology that played a vital role in communication satellites during this era of rapid technological advancement. The Apollo program reached its pinnacle with Apollo 11's historic lift-off from Florida in 1969; Spiro Agnew joined forces with Lyndon B. Johnson as they watched this groundbreaking moment unfold before their eyes.