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Wreath with red, white and blue flowers at the Johnson Cemetery
Scenes from the
2003 Wreath Laying

Each year on August 27th, the Johnson Family honors the birth of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, with a wreath laying ceremony at the Johnson Family Cemetery. The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park offers free bus tours of the LBJ Ranch on this day and a free shuttle bus for anyone who would like to attend the ceremony. Below are some scenes from this year's ceremony.

Patrick Nugent, Nicole Nugent, Ian Turpin, Nicole Nugent Covert, Luci Johnson, Larry Temple, Linda Johnson Robb, Claudia Covert, Mrs. Johnson

Grandson Lyn Nugent and his wife Nicole, son-in-law Ian Turpin , Granddaughter Nicole Nugent Covert, daughter Luci Johnson, family friend Larry Temple, and daughter Linda Johnson Robb.
Great-granddaughter Claudia Covert and Mrs. Johnson.


Nellie Connally and Mrs. Johnson laughing. Nellie Connally and Mrs. Johnson laughing.
Long time friends Nellie Connally and Mrs. Johnson share a laugh.

Colonel Mark W. Graper speaking.

Johnny Ray Watson sings Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Johnny Ray Watson sings
Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Colonel Mark W. Graper
Nicole Covert, Claudia Covert, Luci Johnson, Nellie Connally and Mrs. Johson at the wreath laying ceremony.

Nicole Nugent Covert, Claudia Covert, Luci Johnson, Nellie Connally and Mrs. Johsnon
Liz Carpenter and Cactus Pryor at the wreath laying looking at the camera.
August 27, 2003 marks the 95th anniversary
of Lyndon B. Johnson's birth in
Stonewall, Texas.
Liz Carpenter and Cactus Pryor



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