Texas Points of Interest

Aviation - Key to the Texas White House


The Aviation - Key To The Texas White House is a must-see point of interest in Texas for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located within the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, visitors can experience the historic Air Force One jet that served as the personal aircraft of President Johnson during his administration.

The jet, a Boeing VC-137C, is preserved as it was during Johnson’s presidency, complete with the original furnishings, including the president’s bedroom and bathroom. Visitors can also see the cockpit and learn about the workings of the aircraft.

In addition to the jet, the exhibit features interactive displays and exhibits that provide insight into the role of aviation in shaping Johnson’s presidency and the nation’s history.

Visitors to the Aviation - Key To The Texas White House exhibit can learn about the famous presidential jet and its importance in American history, as well as explore the fascinating behind-the-scenes workings of the presidential air travel. The exhibit is a great place to spend a day exploring and learning about this important period in American history. Get driving directions.
AVIATION - KEY TO THE TEXAS WHITE HOUSE

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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