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Lynda Bird Johnson and Warrie Lynn Smith Throw Snowballs

This photograph, taken by Cecil Stoughton on February 11, 1964, depicts first daughter Lynda Bird Johnson and her friend Warrie Lynn Smith throwing snowballs on the South Grounds of the White House. The daughter of Richard Warfield Smith, a San Antonio hardware dealer, Warrie Lynn Smith was Lynda's roommate at the White House from January to May 1964, while both attended classes at George Washington University. Although Warrie moved backed to Texas to complete her studies at the University of Texas, she returned to the White House on numerous occasions, including to serve as Lynda's maid of honor during her East Room wedding on December 9, 1967.
Photographer
Cecil Stoughton
Date of Work
February 11, 1964
Type
Photograph
Credit
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum/NARA