Monday, 16 February 2026

LBJ's Mistress Texas In The Morning Jeff Davis Show [1EJbacyXVis]

A secret meeting at the Shamrock Hotel and a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Lady Bird Johnson expose the hidden life of a Texas socialite.

Madeline Brown Lyndon B. Johnson Lady Bird Johnson JFK Assassination Texas in the Morning Coke Stevenson

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About this episode

Madeline Brown released an open letter to her son, Stephen, detailing a 1969 confrontation at the Shamrock Hotel where Lyndon B. Johnson refused to acknowledge his paternity. This revelation followed a $10.5 million lawsuit against Lady Bird Johnson for conspiring to deny Stephen his legal heirship. Brown claims the former president prioritized his post-presidential reputation over his biological son.

National news outlets and major newspapers began tracking the relationship after the 1987 legal filing against the Johnson estate. Brown first met the future president at a Dallas advertising agency party celebrating his senatorial victory over Governor Coke Stevenson. Beyond the paternity claims, Brown became a fixture at Kennedy assassination symposiums, eventually consulting for director Oliver Stone and actor Kevin Costner during the production of the film JFK. She maintains that her proximity to the 1963 tragedy provided unique insight into the figures surrounding the event.

Madeline Brown published her memoir, Texas in the Morning, as a tribute to her son Stephen after he succumbed to cancer at age 39. She notes the tragic irony that Stephen died from the same affliction that claimed Lyndon B. Johnson’s mother and sister. The account serves as a final record of her life among the Texas political elite.

CHAPTER 01 / 4 Discussion

Madeline Brown Open Letter Regarding Lyndon B. Johnson Paternity

Madeline Brown authored an open letter to her son, Stephen, detailing her 1987 revelation regarding his biological father, Lyndon B. Johnson. The account describes a 1969 meeting at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston where Johnson refused to acknowledge paternity to protect his post-presidential reputation. This disclosure followed a $10.5 million lawsuit filed against Lady Bird Johnson for conspiring to deny Stephen his legal heirship.

madeline brown· lyndon b. johnson· stephen brown· shamrock hotel· lady bird johnson

00:12 An open letter to my son, dearest Stephen. I was under a death sentence in February of 1987 when i haltingly told you the identity of your true father In a clear voice as if explaining something to a child I told you there never had been a right time

00:54 At our last meeting at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, Texas in 1969 I begged Lyndon to acknowledge you as his son since he was once again a private citizen and no longer an elected official governed by the polls of public opinion. But he was not willing to risk his reputation and his post-presidential image or embarrass his official family. I was pleased with your acceptance of what I knew to have been a traumatic revelation Four months passed before the next painful chapter occurred, reopening my own emotional wounds with a vengeance. The triggering factor? A $10.5 million lawsuit filed against Lyndon's widow Lady Bird for conspiring to deny you your legal airship. Included in your lawsuit was an affidavit from me relating a lengthy affair with Lyndon from 1948-1969 In the ensuing weeks

CHAPTER 02 / 4 Discussion

Media Coverage of Madeline Brown and Lyndon Johnson Affair

National newspapers and nightly news programs featured the relationship between Madeline Brown and Lyndon B. Johnson following the 1987 lawsuit. Brown describes meeting Johnson at a senatorial victory party over Governor Coke Stevenson while she was employed at a Dallas advertising agency. She characterizes the former president as a manipulative yet magnificent leader with a dual personality.

coke stevenson· dallas· advertising agency· senate election· media interviews

01:59 The human interest story of my relationship with Lyndon was featured in almost every newspaper in the country, and it was covered on nightly news programs. I was inundated with phone calls from magazines and talk shows all requesting interviews. It was absolutely unbelievable! As you know, I was employed by one of Dallas's largest advertising agencies and was invited to Lyndon's senatorial victory party over Governor Coke Stevenson to honor his campaign workers. I became instantly involved with your father when he asked me to dance. After these many years my heart still races when i think of him above all

02:44 This is a true love story about your father and me, caught in a turbulent world grasping for happiness. He wore two faces one of a talented inspiring leader the other that of an insufferable bastard he was the most magnificent and the most manipulative person I have ever met everyone who knew or worked for your father recognized his schizophrenic personality yet they remained loyal As did I. Though our relationship ended after 21 years, his spirit will always remain alive in my heart We were two people who gave each other comfort laughter love and most importantly you our son Influential best-selling authors featured Madeline's life and her relationship with the president in their books And have authenticated her story

CHAPTER 03 / 4 Discussion

Madeline Brown Involvement in JFK Assassination Research

Madeline Brown became a frequent guest at Kennedy assassination symposiums due to her presence 100 yards away from the tragedy. Film director Oliver Stone and actor Kevin Costner consulted with her during the production of the movie JFK. She maintains a global following and spends significant time responding to historical researchers regarding her knowledge of prominent figures associated with the event.

jfk assassination· oliver stone· kevin costner· kennedy symposium· researchers

04:00 I heard about Madeline about four or five years ago, and I first met her and found her totally credible. And a very brave lady that takes a lot of courage to bare your soul the way she has Yes they did know about Madeline Brown it was one of these gentlemanly secrets you know there's something they knew about but nobody wrote about at that time Madeline has been frequently interviewed by the media in Europe and Japan, where there is a great deal of interest in her life. Because of the worldwide attention and news coverage, Madeline receives cards letters and gifts from fans in many countries Today, Madeleine is a frequent guest at conferences and symposiums on The Kennedy Assassination

04:54 as she was only 100 yards away when the assassination took place and knew many of the prominent people associated with the tragedy. She spends her free time responding to requests from researchers throughout the world. Director Oliver Stone and actor Kevin Costner consulted with Madeline during the making of the film JFK, after Stephen's tragic death of cancer at the age of 39

CHAPTER 04 / 4 Discussion

Texas in the Morning Memoir Publication and Family Legacy

Madeline Brown published her life story, Texas in the Morning, following the death of her son Stephen from cancer at age 39. The narrative notes that Stephen succumbed to the same affliction that affected Lyndon B. Johnson's mother and sister. The memoir is presented as a chronicle of her personal strength and a response to her own near-death experience.

texas in the morning· stephen brown· cancer· memoir· johnson family

05:32 the same affliction which took the lives of Johnson's mother and sister. And after narrowly escaping death herself, Madeline felt it was time to write her life story. Texas in the Morning is a heartwarming story, a moving chronicle of one woman's strength and courage. Madeline's inspirational life has been an uplifting experience for millions everywhere Oh