LadyBird Movie

“for Hank Hehmsoth, whose talents added pleasure and charm to “my film” on this special day” – Lady Bird Johnson

 It was 25 years ago this year that I wrote the music for a documentary celebrating the life and times of Lady Bird Johnson, FLOTUS, First Lady of the United States.

The documentary is shown daily (hourly) at the Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, Texas.

I was honored to perform my music at the premiere of the film at the Texas White House, with many dignitaries. My long time associate, John Mills, and I performed a duet for the luncheon.
A year later, Lady Bird sent me an autographed photo commemorating the event, and she wrote a handwritten thank you to me.

In her words, she wrote:

"for Hank Hehmsoth, whose talents added pleasure and charm to "my film" on this special day" - Lady Bird Johnson
Noted dignitaries attended, but I was especially proud that my mother and sister attended. My mom and Lady Bird's advisor Liz Carpenter were great friends, and would talk and talk on the phone. They were so happy to attend this event to catch up, and I was proud to have them invited to this event.