Stonewall, Texas—Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 103rd anniversary of President Johnson’s birth on Saturday, August 27. Each year the sitting president sends a military honor guard to lay a wreath at President Johnson's grave. This year Colonel Richard Murphy, Commanding Officer, Randolph Air Force Base will lead the honor guard. University of Texas graduate Benjamin Baron will be the guest speaker and he represents students who have attended classes taught by former LBJ Library Director Harry Middleton. Upon accepting the invitation Baron stated, “It is a great honor to be included at the ranch for this ceremony and share the legacy of President Johnson. His stewardship should be our example.”

Following the ceremony, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnson Family Cemetery, visitors are invited to tour the rest of the LBJ Ranch, including the open rooms at the Texas White House. No fee will be charged for these tours on August 27 in honor of President Johnson’s birthday.

For more information on this and other park events, view www.nps.gov/lyjo or call 830-868-7128, ext. 231 or 244.