Although Lady Bird Johnson was understandably overshadowed by her husband during his political career, in her own unassuming way, she has left behind her own proud legacy (“Lady Bird Johnson, 1912-2007,” Editorial, July 12).
Besides graciously taking on the unexpected responsibilities of first lady after President Kennedy’s assassination, because of her tenacious and determined efforts the Lady Bird Bill, dedicated to the beautification of America’s highways, became law, an accomplishment for which all Americans can be grateful.
Emil Maricondo
Brooklyn
If there was ever a woman who did more to help a man rise to importance, it was Lady Bird Johnson.
She did everything in her power, financially, emotionally and through tireless hard work, to help her husband rise politically.
In addition, she also accomplished a lot in her own right apart from her husband. She not only became a successful businesswoman, but perhaps the most active First Lady since Eleanor Roosevelt, working to improve things such as the environment, civil rights and early education.
Kenneth Zimmerman
Huntington Beach, Calif.