Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States (1963–1969), a position he assumed after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States (1961–1963). He is one of only four people who served in all four elected federal offices of the United States: Representative, Senator, Vice President, and President. Johnson, a Texas Democrat, served as a United State... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 27, 1908

Date of death:

  • Jan 22, 1973 (age 64 years)

Religion:

President number:

  • 36

Vice president:

Also known as:

  • President Lyndon B. Johnson,
  • Lyndon Johnson,
  • LBJ,
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson,
  • Lyndon B Johnson,
  • Johnson, Lyndon B.
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Government

Vice president

Hubert Humphrey

Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr. (May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978), served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States. Humphrey twice served as a United States Senator from Minnesota, and served as Democratic Majority Whip. He was a founder of the Minnesota...

The 37th Vice President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Richard Nixon

Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president...

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Hubert Humphrey

Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr. (May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978), served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United...

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The 36th President of the United States

← Preceeded By

John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29 , 1917 – November 22 , 1963), also referred to as John F. Kennedy, JFK, John Kennedy or Jack Kennedy, was the 35th...

Succeeded By →

Richard Nixon

Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president...

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Government Positions Held:

Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Nov 22, 1963
  • Jan 20, 1969
  • Jan 3, 1949
  • Jan 3, 1961
  • Apr 10, 1937
  • Jan 3, 1949
  • Jan 20, 1961
  • Nov 22, 1963
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President of the United States of United States of America

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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1980
  • 1965
  • Special Award for outstanding contributions to the health of the people of the United States.
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Dedications:

Dedicated By Work Dedicated Notes
  • To Lyndon B Johnson, whose name inspired young men to cheer for me in public
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KWType:

  • Person

Assessment:

  • Instigated important civil rights legislation and substantial social service reforms but his record was marred by the escalation of the war in Vietnam

Category:

  • politics and government

Disciplines:

  • politician
  • president

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