Four past presidents and the current president of the United States all have connections with Texas. Their influence and accomplishments stretch across the Lone Star state. They include: George Bush, the 41st president; his son, George W. Bush, the 43rd president; Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th U.S. president (born and raised in Texas and assumed the office when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas); and Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th U.S. president (born in Denison, Texas).

Below are locations showcasing U.S. leaders:
Eisenhower's Birthplace State Historical Park
On the morning of October 14, 1890, Dwight David Eisenhower was born in a modest two-story frame house in Denison, a small town in North Texas that served as a rail stop in the late 1800s. Ike, as he was later known, was the only one of David and Ida Eisenhower's seven children born in Texas. Commemorating Eisenhower's Texas birth, a six-acre state historical park was created in Denison. Visitors are invited to take a guided tour, known as the "Ike Hike."

Dealey Plaza and The Sixth Floor Museum
Each year, visitors come to Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas to visit the National Historic Landmark District where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Some come to reflect, while others seek information about this dramatic event in American history.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza contains a permanent historical exhibition on the life, times, death, and legacy of John F. Kennedy with a focus on the impact of his death on the nation and the world. The presentation features nearly 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary films, artifacts, graphs, charts, and interpretive materials. Two evidentiary areas associated with the president's alleged assassin are preserved including the alleged sniper's perch. Artifacts include the Zapruder camera and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) model of Dealey Plaza, used by the Warren Commission. The Sixth Floor Museum and Seventh Floor Expansion are open daily.

Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park and LBJ Ranch and National Park
The Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park is located in Central Texas Hill Country between Fredericksburg and Johnson City. Visitors to this day-use park can find places to picnic and fish. The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo, Texas longhorn cattle, and white-tailed deer, all a part of the park's history. The site is also famous for its spring wildflower display. The visitor center is the focal point and contains memorabilia from President Johnson's boyhood. Other popular features are photos from his presidential years and famous guests at the nearby LBJ Ranch.

At both the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall and the LBJ National Park in Johnson City, see how LBJ influenced his hometown by bringing the resources of the U.S. government to improve areas in Central Texas. The park also affords a special opportunity to visit a working cattle ranch, preserved in the late 1960s time period. The former president is buried at LBJ Ranch.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is located in Austin and is one of two presidential museums in Texas. The library houses 40-million pages of historical documents and papers from his public career, as well as those from close associates. The facility provides year-round public viewing of its permanent exhibits; traveling exhibitions relate to American history. The library is free and open daily.