Lady Bird Johnson confers with famous pianist Van Cliburn at Inaugural Concert at Constitution Hall
Washington DC: Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson chats with a fellow Texan, pianist Van Cliburn (R), at the Inaugural Concert here 1/19/1965. Vice president-elect Hubert Humphrey looks on during festivities at Constitution Hall. (UPI photo)
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