1966 – Lyndon Johnson appoints first African American Cabinet member


Robert C. Weaver, seen here with President Lyndon B. Johnson, is sworn in as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development at a White House ceremony.

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1966 Lyndon Johnson appoints first African American cabinet member

On January 13, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson appoints the first African American cabinet member, making Robert C. Weaver head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the agency that develops and implements national housing policy and enforces fair housing …read more

Coastal Flood – Advisory


From Fri, Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST To Fri, Jan 13, 12:00 PM PST

What

Minor coastal flooding expected.

Where

Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity zones.

When

From 6 AM to noon PST Friday.

Impacts

Tidal overflow around high tide may cause flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Tips

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Issued By

NWS Seattle