Stamps: Souvenir Forever collection commemorates Lady Bird Johnson's …Daily Press (blog)The achievements of Lady Bird Johnson are commemorated with the recent dedication of the Lady Bird Johnson souvenir Forever stamps sheet. The ceremony honoring the former First Lady took place at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The … …
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As a young reporter in the mid-1960s, one of my regular stopping points was the U.S. Post Office in the impressive building that now houses Pontifex at the corner of State and Justice streets. More: continued here
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