27th July, 2007: Flying Saucers of Another Sort — Lady Bird Johnson’s “Flying Tea Parties”
There has been a lot in the news lately about Lady Bird Johnson due to her recent death. Yet, here’s something you may not have heard. Lady Bird Johnson used to organize “Flying Tea Parties.” In fact, she hosted one with Ethel and Eunice Kennedy during the 1960 presidential race. This “Flying Tea Party” (tea parties organized along the 35,000 mile campaign trail) was credited for winning over Texas voters who were leery of John F. Kennedy’s Roman Catholic background. Texas ended up being crucial to the Kennedy-Johnson victory. Together, what ingenuity and tea can accomplish…
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Great info! I love the book Pearl Dexter helped with, “Tea with the Presidential Families,” I think it’s called. I really like the trivia about the Texas voters…
Comment by Tea Party Girl — July 27, 2007 @ 11:21 am
I reading Reagan diaries Ronnie was tripping out that the WH kitchen gave Prince Charley cup of tea with tea bag LOLOL!
Ronnie know Brit protocual they drink Loose tea LOL! but Charley said it was so cool
Comment by Kelly — July 27, 2007 @ 8:40 pm