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A woman with dark hair stands beside the text "In Pursuit of Justice," featuring American flag graphics.
A portrait of Lady Bird Johnson with the text "IN PURSUIT of JUSTICE" in blue and black lettering.
A screenshot of a document about Lady Bird Johnson's diary and its historical context in the White House.
Black and white photograph of litter at the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and Grand Canyon Highway.

Lady Bird Johnson In Pursuit of Justice Playlist

A woman with dark hair stands beside the text "In Pursuit of Justice," featuring American flag graphics.
“Lady Bird” Johnson In Pursuit of Justice
Video

Video

In this video, students learn how Lady Bird Johnson used justice and civic responsibility to improve communities across America. Motivated by her belief that all people deserve beautiful and healthy public spaces, she championed environmental conservation and the Highway Beautification Act. Her efforts inspired citizens to take pride in their communities and demonstrated how small actions can contribute to the common good. This video was based on an essay for In Pursuit written by First Lady Laura Bush. This video was made in conjunction with In Pursuit. In Pursuit is a landmark initiative of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of 44 Presidential Centers, National Archives Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and more than 100 organizations working together to protect and renew our democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and beyond.
A portrait of Lady Bird Johnson with the text "IN PURSUIT of JUSTICE" in blue and black lettering.
Lady Bird Johnson and the Highway Beautification Act In Pursuit Lesson Plan
Lesson

Lesson

Examine how Lady Bird Johnson addressed environmental problems through leadership, persuasion, and civic virtue.
A screenshot of a document about Lady Bird Johnson's diary and its historical context in the White House.
Lady Bird Johnson Diary In Pursuit Primary Source
Activity

Activity

Analyze a diary entry by Lady Bird Johnson to examine how her personal observations, values, and reflections shaped her environmental leadership and civic commitments.
Black and white photograph of litter at the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and Grand Canyon Highway.
Lady Bird Johnson Highway Image In Pursuit Activity
Activity

Activity

Evaluate an image of a littered highway to identify the impact of Lady Bird Johnson's lobbying efforts.