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As the LBJ Library Turns 50, the Man Who Planned Its Dedication Recalls a Few Surprises Lyndon B. Johnson rehearsed his speech in the bathroom, the new fountain doused the guests, and the booze flowed freely. May 22, 2021 President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson at the LBJ Library, in Austin, on March 15, 1971. Frank Wolfe/LBJ Library On May 22, 1971, the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library at the University of Texas opened its doors for the first time. The library now welcomes more...