07/16/2021
It's barbecue season!
in 1961, then-Vice President Johnson hosted a barbecue for Pakistani leader Muhammad Ayub Khan and more than 500 visitors at the LBJ Ranch. The Vice President enjoyed welcoming guests of honor at his ranch, often sending them home with gifts. On this occasion, President Khan left with a saddle, three Texas-style hats, a pair of spurs and a hunting jacket.
The day marked one of several barbecues hosted at the ranch for visiting dignitaries. Typically, barbecues included live music, good conversation and most importantly - food! Frequently on the menu: barbecued beef, chicken, pork, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles and pecan pralines washed down with beer and coffee.
What are you grilling this summer?
[Image: Vice President Johnson speaks at a podium, in between the American and Pakistan flags. In the foreground, people enjoy barbecue meals at banquet tables (Mrs. Johnson is seated in the left of the photo)]
LBJ Library photo by compliments S.A. Express