United States History, Law and Politics

President Lyndon B. Johnson

by William P. Meyers

Lyndon Baines Johnson ("LBJ") was the 36th President of the United States of America. He was sworn in as President on November 22, 1963 after the death of John F. Kennedy. He was elected President in 1964 and served until January 20, 1969. He was born on August 27, 1908 and died on January 22, 1973. A Democratic Party leader, he is most remembered for his Great Society programs, promoting Civil Rights for African-Americans, and his role in the Vietnam War.

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