Ruffles & flourishes
By: Liz Carpenter ; foreword by Lewis L. Gould ; with a new preface by the author.
Edition: 1st Texas A&M University Press ed.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: College Station
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: Johnson, Lyndon B. 1908-1973.; Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-; Carpenter, Liz.; Presidents -- United States -- Biography.; Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
Other titles: Ruffles and flourishes.
Description: "Liz Carpenter describes the hectic and often hilarious behind-the-scenes activity required to set up a whistlestop campaign; visit an inner-city Head Start center; tour a national park via whitewater raft; or undertake any other activity that promoted conservation of the environment, public education, or LBJ's presidency. Carpenter also describes White House social events, the Johnson daughters' weddings, and trips overseas and to the LBJ Ranch. Her anecdotes provide a first-hand account of how family life in the White House becomes public information and political test.--From the cover
Notes: Originally published: Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1970.
Includes index.