LBJ’s days in the Navy are numbered. On June 17, 1942, President Roosevelt issued a directive that read: “All members of the House and Senate who are now serving in an active status will be placed on inactive duty as on July 1, 1942, or immediately upon returning to the United States.” LBJ Museum Image #1973.2210.1. Painting, Portrait of LBJ in Naval uniform during WWII.  Signature: LR “M. Kunstler”  This illustration done for McFadden Publications in 1964.
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LBJ’s days in the Navy are numbered. On June 17, 1942, President Roosevelt issued a directive that read:

“All members of the House and Senate who are now serving in an active status will be placed on inactive duty as on July 1, 1942, or immediately upon returning to the United States.”

LBJ Museum Image #1973.2210.1. Painting, Portrait of LBJ in Naval uniform during WWII.  Signature: LR “M. Kunstler”  This illustration done for McFadden Publications in 1964.

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