This passionate nature lover transformed the American landscape
Lady Bird Johnson, born Claudia Alta Taylor on December 22, 1912, in Karnack, Texas, made an indelible mark on American society as a tireless advocate for beautification and conservation.
Her most notable achievement was the passage of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, which aimed to control outdoor advertising and enhance roadside aesthetics. This legislation led to the planting of millions of trees and flowers along highways across the country, leaving a lasting legacy of beauty and sustainability.
Beyond her work in environmental conservation, Lady Bird co-founded the National Wildflower Research Center (now the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center) in Austin, Texas, dedicated to preserving native plants and landscapes.
Lady Bird Johnson's love for bluebonnets was evident in her efforts to plant millions of bluebonnet seeds along highways, creating stunning displays of wildflowers (and also native plants) that raised awareness about the importance of preserving native habitats across all of America's lands.
Her most notable achievement was the passage of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, which aimed to control outdoor advertising and enhance roadside aesthetics. This legislation led to the planting of millions of trees and flowers along highways across the country, leaving a lasting legacy of beauty and sustainability.
Beyond her work in environmental conservation, Lady Bird co-founded the National Wildflower Research Center (now the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center) in Austin, Texas, dedicated to preserving native plants and landscapes.
Lady Bird Johnson's love for bluebonnets was evident in her efforts to plant millions of bluebonnet seeds along highways, creating stunning displays of wildflowers (and also native plants) that raised awareness about the importance of preserving native habitats across all of America's lands.
My special cause ...is to preserve the wildflowers and native plants that define the regions of our land. - Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson 1912 - 2007