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Welcome to Lyndon Johnson’s birthday pool party. 

This comes to us via another great National Archives blog called “Our Presidents”

Here’s how he spent his birthday in 1968 - in the swimming pool with his dog, Yuki, and grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent. August 27, 1968.

Learn more about the life and times of our 36th president here.

“Popcorn, hot dog buns, and hamburger patties
All the food you need to feed the many hungry
Millions of people want in to my party
But it’s invite only
And you’re on the list baby”
-The Aquabats, “Pool Party”