• Gift Exchange Ahead of Indian State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    Head of State
    State Visit
    Yellow Oval Room
    Second Floor
    In this photograph Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and an unidentified guest admire diplomatic gifts in the Yellow Oval Room prior to a State Dinner held in her honor on March 28, 1966. On the right hand side of the photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks with Indian Ambassador to the United States B. K. Nehru. On the left, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and Luci Baines Johnson talk with other guests, including Arthur J. Goldberg, United States ambassador to the United Nations.
  • President Johnson with Ambassador Nehru
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Visit
    Second Floor
    Head of State
    Yellow Oval Room
    In this photograph President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks with B. K. Nehru, Indian ambassador to the United States, in the Yellow Oval prior to the State Dinner held in honor of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi of India on March 28, 1966. Arthur J. Goldberg, United States ambassador to the United Nations, can be seen at left.
  • Mrs. Johnson and Indira Gandhi Ahead of State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Visit
    Head of State
    Second Floor
    In this photograph First Lady Lady Bird Johnson chats with Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and her daughter Luci Baines Johnson in the Yellow Oval Room prior to the State Dinner held in Gandhi's honor on March 28, 1966. Also joining the group is Arthur J. Goldberg, United States ambassador to the United Nations.
  • The Johnsons with Indira Gandhi Ahead of State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Visit
    Head of State
    Second Floor
    This is a photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, and various distinguished guests and dignitaries in the Yellow Oval Room prior to the State Dinner held in Gandhi's honor on March 28, 1966. Included in the group were First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Second Lady Muriel Humphrey, Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of the president and first lady, and Arthur J. Goldberg, United States ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Gift Exchange Ahead of Indian State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    Yellow Oval Room
    State Visit
    Head of State
    Second Floor
    In this photograph President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson exchange gifts with Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi just prior to a State Dinner held in her honor on March 28, 1966. Also gathered in the Yellow Oval Room were Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife, Muriel Humphrey, Luci Baines Johnson, and Arthur J. Goldberg, United States ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Guests at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows guests, including the recently-nominated United States Ambassador to the United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg, lingering on the South Lawn following President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention on July 29, 1965. The convention arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women.
  • Guests at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows guests, including the recently-nominated United States Ambassador to the United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg, lingering on the South Lawn following President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention on July 29, 1965. The convention arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women.
  • Guests at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows guests, including Secretary of State Dean Rusk and recently-nominated United States Ambassador to the United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg, lingering on the South Lawn following President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention on July 29, 1965. The convention arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women.
  • Guests at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows guests, including Secretary of State Dean Rusk and recently-nominated United States Ambassador to the United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg, lingering on the South Lawn following President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention on July 29, 1965. The convention arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women.
  • On Stage at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and guests observing President B. Lyndon Johnson as he delivered remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention, which arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women. President Johnson's speech took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds on July 29, 1965.
  • On Stage at the Status of Women Convention
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    speech
    South Lawn
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and guests observing President B. Lyndon Johnson as he delivered remarks to the 400 delegates of the Status of Women Convention, which arose from the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The commission was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order and the first chair was former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt -- her last public position. Following the commission's conclusion, several members went on to found the National Organization for Women. President Johnson's speech took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds on July 29, 1965.
  • On Stage at the White House Conference on Education
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph shows a speaker at the White House Conference on Education. The event was held on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. As a part of his War on Poverty, President Lyndon B. Johnson, seated on stage, sought to overhaul the American education system. He used this conference to start that process. Other guests on stage include First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Arthur J. Goldberg, the newly announced ambassador to the United Nations.
  • President Johnson Speaks at Conference on Education
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson delivering remarks at the White House Conference for Education on the South Lawn. As a part of his War on Poverty, President Johnson sought to overhaul the American education system. He used this conference to start that process. On stage with Johnson are First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Arthur J. Goldberg, the newly announced ambassador to the United Nations.
  • President Johnson Speaks at Conference on Education
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph shows President Lyndon B. Johnson delivering remarks at the White House Conference for Education on the South Lawn. As a part of his War on Poverty, President Johnson sought to overhaul the American education system. He used this conference to start that process. On stage with Johnson are First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Arthur J. Goldberg, the newly announced ambassador to the United Nations.
  • President Johnson Speaks at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at an announcement nominating Arthur J. Goldberg to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg stands behind and to President Johnson's right. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination was announced in the Rose Garden on July 20, 1965. Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • President Johnson Speaks at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph, President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks at an announcement nominating Arthur J. Goldberg to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg stands behind and to President Johnson's right. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination was announced in the Rose Garden on July 20, 1965. Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg Speaks at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows the press covering the Rose Garden announcement naming Arthur J. Goldberg as President Lyndon B. Johnson's nominee to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg is seen speaking at the ceremony alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk to his left. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court Justice and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg and President Johnson at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph, Arthur J. Goldberg and President Lyndon B. Johnson are seen at an announcement in the Rose Garden nominating Goldberg as United States ambassador to the United Nations. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg and President Johnson at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph, Arthur J. Goldberg and President Lyndon B. Johnson are seen at an announcement in the Rose Garden nominating Goldberg as United States ambassador to the United Nations. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg Speaks at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows the press covering the Rose Garden announcement naming Arthur J. Goldberg as President Lyndon B. Johnson's nominee to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg is seen speaking at the ceremony alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk to his left. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court Justice and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg Speaks at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows the press covering the Rose Garden announcement naming Arthur J. Goldberg as President Lyndon B. Johnson's nominee to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg is seen speaking at the ceremony alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk to his left. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court Justice and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Press Coverage of the UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows the press covering the ceremony naming Arthur J. Goldberg United States ambassador to the United Nations. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands at a podium in the Rose Garden on the White House Grounds with the newly nominated Goldberg to the left and Secretary of State Dean Rusk to the right. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg and President Johnson at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows the press covering the Rose Garden announcement naming Arthur J. Goldberg as President Lyndon B. Johnson's nominee to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. Goldberg is seen shaking hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson, with Secretary of State Dean Rusk to Johnson's left. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court Justice and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. The nomination occurred on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • Arthur J. Goldberg and President Johnson at UN Ambassador Nomination
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows Arthur J. Goldberg standing with President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Rose Garden at Goldberg's nomination to be United States ambassador to the United Nations. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. President Johnson announced his nominee on July 20, 1965 and Goldberg was sworn-in on July 26.
  • President Johnson Nominates Arthur J. Goldberg UN Ambassador
    Winfield Parks
    ceremony
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows Arthur J. Goldberg standing between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and President Lyndon B. Johnson during Johnson's nomination of Goldberg to be United States ambassador to the United Nations in the Rose Garden. In 1965, President Johnson persuaded Goldberg to step down from his position as an associate justice to the Supreme Court and succeed Adlai Stevenson II as UN ambassador. President Johnson nominated Goldberg on July 20, 1965 and he was sworn-in on July 26.