Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was elected Vice President in 1960, and assumed the presidency in 1963 after John F. Kennedy's assassination. Although he is chiefly remembered for expanding U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, Johnson was also responsible for instituting health care and education initiatives during his presidency.

Prior to his presidential terms, Johnson was a Texas Congressman in the House of Representatives for 12 years, and then another 12 years representing Texas in the Senate. During his congressional career, he became known for his commanding personality, and his ability to gain the support of other prominent legislators.

Johnson won his 1964 reelection campaign by a huge margin, which helped him push through a number of social reform projects, including Medicare and Medicaid. He also pushed through the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Unfortunately, the latter years of his presidency were marked by decreasing popularity, as a result of his social and civil rights programs. Most importantly was growing disapproval for the Vietnam War.

1. "I am a dominating personality, and when I get things done I don't always please all the people." -LBJ, on his flagging presidential popularity
2. If WE think they’re winning then you can imagine what THEY think!" -LBJ, on the Viet Cong

• August 27, 1908: Born at Stonewall, Texas

• August 29, 1930: Graduates from Southwest Texas State Teachers College at San Marcos, Texas (Texas State University-San Marcos)

• November, 1931: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

• November 17, 1934: Marries Claudia Alta Taylor (Lady Bird Johnson)

• June 21, 1940: Appointed Lieutenant Commander in the U. S. Naval Reserve

• November 2, 1948: Elected to the United States Senate

• 1957: Steered through to passage the Civil Rights Act of 1957

• 1958: Guided to passage the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958

• November 6, 1960: Elected Vice President of the United States

• November 22, 1963: Became the 36th President of the United States after John F. Kennedy is assassinated

• July 2, 1964: Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• August 7, 1964: Signs the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• November 3, 1964: Elected President of the United States

• July 28, 1965: Orders an increase in U.S. Military forces in Vietnam

• March 31, 1968: Announces he will not be a candidate for another term in office

• January 22, 1973: Dies at his ranch in Texas

• Library of Congress: Herblock's History, Lyndon Johnson Political Cartoons

• David Levine's "Johnson" Vietnam Cartoon

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