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Newlyweds Lynda Bird Johnson and Charles S. Robb Lead Recessional

In this photograph by Michael Geissinger, newlyweds Lynda Bird Johnson and Charles S. Robb lead a recessional following their wedding ceremony on December 9, 1967. Lynda, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, married Robb, a Marine Corps captain, in the East Room of the White House. Lynda's wedding gown was designed by Geoffrey Beene and featured a high-necked, long sleeve narrow A-line type dress, made full by a center pleat down the back. The gown was made of pearl white Abraham silk satin in an internationally distinguished Swiss mill.
Photographer
Michael Geissinger
Date of Work
December 9, 1967
Type
Photograph
Credit
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum/NARA