He worked at his cousin's legal practice and in various odd jobs before returning to Texas, where he worked as a day laborer.In 1926, Johnson managed to enroll at SWTSTC (now Texas State University). Johnson gave his children names with the LBJ initials; his dog was Little Beagle Johnson. His home was the LBJ Ranch; his initials were on his cufflinks, ashtrays, and clothes. Kennedy's response was to sign a non-binding letter requesting Johnson to 'review' national security policies instead. Kennedy similarly turned down early requests from Johnson to be given an office adjacent to the Oval Office, and to employ a full-time Vice Presidential staff within the White House.