Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, I want to take you back in time. We will be talking with Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson’s life spans the 20th century from 1912-2007. This is a century in which the role of women changed dramatically. Lady Bird herself said that her life was, “A part for which I never rehearsed.” Rebecca Bloomfield has professionally presented famous women in history and performed at the Lyndon Johnson Library. Listen here as she describes being invited to a small dinner party with Lady Bird Johnson which led to her detailed knowledge of stories that had never been told. [41:59] Lady Bird Johnson’s StoryHow she got the name Lady Bird. [4:13] With the loss of her mom, she was sent away. [5:28] The Austin, TX college years. [7:52] Meeting Lyndon. [8:56] What a marriage proposal! [11:00] Life on the campaign trail begins. [12:39] The attack on Pearl Harbor changed Lady Bird Johnson’s role. [17:40], [22:28]