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Lyndon Baines Johnson (/ ˈ l ɪ n d ə n ˈ b eɪ n z /; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.
The biography for President Johnson and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F....
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Lyndon B. Johnson: Impact and Legacy | Miller Center. U.S. Presidents. Lyndon B. Johnson: Impact and Legacy. By Kent Germany. Lyndon Johnson's presidency began and ended with tragedy. He came into office after the death of a popular young President and provided needed continuity and stability.
Lyndon B. Johnson. A "Great Society" for the American people was the vision of Lyndon Johnson. As president, he obtained passage of one of the most significant legislative programs in the nation's history, but found his presidency overwhelmed by opposition to his war in Vietnam.
The Early Years. Lyndon Baines Johnson was born just after the turn of the 20th century in the rugged and isolated Hill Country of Texas. It was a character-building, hardscrabble land where he learned the lessons of loyalty, the arts of persuasion and power, and the insecurity of lean times.
55. Birth - Death: August 27, 1908 to January 22, 1973. Party: Democratic. Location Born: Texas. Office: Vice-President of the United States. Religion: Disciples of Christ. More Resources. LYNDON B. JOHNSON EVENT TIMELINE. FIRST LADY LADY BIRD JOHNSON. LYNDON B. JOHNSON PRESIDENTIAL SITES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Overview. On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. The event thrust Lyndon Johnson into the presidency.
