President Johnson signs education bill at his old school 50 years ago today (Apr 11 1965)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Signing of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 4/11/65.'

(Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed today the $1.3 billion aid-to-education bill at the old country school in Johnson City, Texas, where he had his first lessons.