During their five years at the White House, the Johnson administration hosted an overwhelming number of guests, extending invitations to over 200,000 individuals. This massive influx of visitors highlights the scale and openness of the Johnsons’ approach to hospitality in the political realm.
A significant aspect of this hospitality came with a substantial financial cost, with monthly expenses that sometimes soared to $10,000 or even $12,000. These figures illustrate the lavish nature of entertaining at the White House during that period, as detailed in J.B. West's book, "Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies."