Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Junior Ranger
Explore, Learn, Protect As a Junior Ranger, part of your day here
will be spent discovering things about this man known simply as "LBJ ". He served as our
nation's 36th President. complete at least six activities to become a
Junior Ranger!
* EXPiore * Treasure Hunt The 1920s were very different times than we have today. As you go through the park, find and circle these items from Lyndon Johnson's childhood. {Hint: check at the Boyhood Home in Johnson Cityl.
"Sad" Irons
Kerosene Lamp
washboardsewing Machine
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Flour Sifter congressional Maze Lyndon Johnson was in the legislative branch for much of his career. Complete this maze and you will see how a bi ll becomes law.
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Barbecue on the Pedernales LBJ enjoyed entertaining guests on his ranch. He threw giant barbecues for visiting dignitaries. If you were president, who would you invite to your ranch barbecue?
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Did you know that five Johnson family members shared the initials "LBJ"?
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Learn A Day on the LBJ Ranch There were many jobs on the Ranch. Match the task to the employee.
Ranch Hand
Presidentia l secretary
Air Force one Pilot
secret Service Agent
Ranch Cook
Special Assistant to the President
Press secretary
Maintenance Supervisor
Answer phone call
Fly LBJ to a meeting
Prepare a snack for a cabinet meeting
Brand cattle
Protect LBJ from an attack
Answer media questions
Assist LBJ on preparations for a new bill
Repair irrigation system
Read a Brand, Make a Brand
Branding is a way to identify cattle. President Johnson liked to brand his cattle on the horns. This is more humane for the animal. Here are some examples
-J- of brands used on the LBJ Ranch. Draw a brand of your very own in the box.
Read as bar-J- bar
Presidential Locomotion President Johnson was constantly in motion. Find some of the vehicles he used in the word search.
Air Force one Amphicar Army one corvette Donkeys Fire Truck Golf cart Hunting car Lincoln continental Lockheed Jet star Tennessee walking Horse Beechcraft King Air Model T Boat Limousine
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* Protect * Lady Bird in Action Mrs. Johnson was a very influential First Lady who spearheaded many environmental and social programs. Using the list below, write the government program next to the corresponding activity.
Highway Beautification Act Operation Headstart Civil Rights campaign ing Committee to Beautify the Capitol Doers Luncheons
Plant trees in Washington o.c.
Remove billboards from highways
Teach pre-school children reading skil ls
Give a speech about equality
Meet with fellow women leaders
Pretend You're a Ranger ... As you travel around the park, find three things that you really like- three things that you feel are very important to protect. Write them below.
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White House Phone Tag It has been said that President Johnson spent up to 18 hours a day on t he telephone. He viewed telephones as very important political tools. Who would the President contact in each situation?
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Who's Talking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FBI Director Lady Bird Johnson NASA Director Economic Advisor Defense secretary
Don't Forget Your Passport!
A National Park Passport is a fun way to keep track of al l the parks you visit. Ask a ranger to help you st amp this page and your book. There are 3 passport stamps at LBJ National Historical Park. Did you get all three?
Junior Ranger Pledge I promise to:
Preserve and to protect our National Parks, To pick up litter,
To recycle when I can, To conserve energy,
To keep our National Parks Neat and clean,
For future generations.
Ranger Signature Junior Ranger Signature
The Arrowhead: The official emblem of the National Park service
The emblem is designed to represent the plants, animals, land formations, waters and history protected and preserved throughout the National Park system. can you find each of these things on the arrowhead?
