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| name = Lyndon B. Johnson
{{Infobox officeholder
| image = Lyndon B. Johnson, photo portrait, leaning on chair, color-cropped.jpg
| name         = Lyndon B. Johnson
| order = 36th
| image         = Lyndon B. Johnson, photo portrait, leaning on a chair, color.jpg
| office = President of the United States
| order         = 36th
| term_start = November 22, 1963
| office       = President of the United States
| term_end = January 20, 1969
| term_start   = November 22, 1963
| vice_president = [[Hubert Humphrey]]
| term_end     = January 20, 1969
| predecessor = [[John F. Kennedy]]
| vicepresident = [[Hubert Humphrey]]
| successor = [[Richard Nixon]]
| predecessor   = [[John F. Kennedy]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1908|8|27}}
| successor     = [[Richard Nixon]]
| birth_place = [[Stonewall, Texas]], U.S.
| birth_date   = {{Birth date|1908|8|27|mf=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1973|1|22|1908|8|27}}
| birth_place   = [[Stonewall, Texas]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Stonewall, Texas]], U.S.
| death_date   = {{Death date and age|1973|1|22|1908|8|27|mf=y}}
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| death_place   = [[Stonewall, Texas]], U.S.
| spouse = [[Lady Bird Johnson]]
| party         = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| children = [[Lynda Bird Johnson Robb]], [[Luci Baines Johnson]]
| spouse       = [[Lady Bird Johnson]]
| education = [[Southwest Texas State Teachers College]] (BS)
| signature = Lyndon B. Johnson Signature.svg
}}
}}


The '''Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson''' began on November 22, 1963, following the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]], and ended on January 20, 1969. Johnson, a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], was the 36th [[President of the United States]]. His presidency is noted for significant legislative achievements, particularly in the areas of civil rights, social welfare, and education.
The '''Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson''' began on November 22, 1963, following the assassination of President [[John F. Kennedy]], and ended on January 20, 1969. Johnson, a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] from [[Texas]], served as the 36th [[President of the United States]]. His presidency is noted for significant legislative achievements in civil rights, health care, and education.


== Domestic Policy ==
== Domestic Policy ==
=== Great Society ===
=== Great Society ===
Johnson's domestic policy agenda, known as the [[Great Society]], aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. Key components included the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]], the [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]], and the establishment of [[Medicare]] and [[Medicaid]].
Johnson's domestic policy agenda, known as the [[Great Society]], aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. Key components included the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]], the [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]], and the establishment of [[Medicare]] and [[Medicaid]].
=== Civil Rights ===
The [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]] was a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace, and by facilities that served the general public.
The [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]] aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the [[15th Amendment to the United States Constitution|15th Amendment]].


=== War on Poverty ===
=== War on Poverty ===
The [[War on Poverty]] was a central part of Johnson's Great Society. Programs such as the [[Economic Opportunity Act of 1964]], which created the [[Job Corps]] and [[Head Start (program)|Head Start]], were designed to provide opportunities for education and employment.
Johnson declared a "War on Poverty" and introduced programs such as [[Head Start (program)|Head Start]], [[Job Corps]], and [[Volunteers in Service to America]] (VISTA). These initiatives were part of the [[Economic Opportunity Act of 1964]].


=== Education ===
== Foreign Policy ==
Johnson signed the [[Elementary and Secondary Education Act]] in 1965, which provided significant federal funding to public schools. The [[Higher Education Act of 1965]] increased federal money given to universities, created scholarships, and provided low-interest loans for students.


== Foreign Policy ==
=== Vietnam War ===
=== Vietnam War ===
Johnson's presidency was heavily marked by the [[Vietnam War]]. He escalated U.S. involvement following the [[Gulf of Tonkin Resolution]] in 1964. The war became increasingly unpopular, leading to widespread protests and contributing to Johnson's decision not to seek re-election in 1968.
Johnson's presidency was heavily marked by the [[Vietnam War]]. He escalated U.S. involvement following the [[Gulf of Tonkin Resolution]], which granted him the authority to assist any Southeast Asian country whose government was considered to be jeopardized by "communist aggression."


=== Latin America ===
=== Latin America ===
Johnson continued the [[Alliance for Progress]], initiated by Kennedy, to foster economic cooperation between the U.S. and Latin America. He also intervened in the [[Dominican Civil War]] in 1965 to prevent what he perceived as a communist takeover.
Johnson continued the policies of the [[Alliance for Progress]], which aimed to establish economic cooperation between the U.S. and Latin America. He also intervened in the [[Dominican Republic]] in 1965 to prevent what he believed was a communist takeover.


== Civil Rights ==
== Legacy ==
Johnson's administration made significant strides in civil rights. The [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]] outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]] aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Johnson's presidency is often evaluated in terms of his domestic achievements and the controversy surrounding the Vietnam War. His efforts in civil rights and social programs have had a lasting impact on American society.


== Legacy ==
== See also ==
Johnson's presidency is often evaluated in terms of his domestic achievements and the controversy surrounding the Vietnam War. His Great Society programs had a lasting impact on American society, particularly in the areas of civil rights, healthcare, and education.
* [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy]]
* [[1964 United States presidential election]]
* [[1968 United States presidential election]]
 
== References ==
* {{Cite book |last=Kearns Goodwin |first=Doris |title=Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream |year=1976 |publisher=Harper & Row}}
* {{Cite book |last=Caro |first=Robert A. |title=The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power |year=2012 |publisher=Knopf}}
 
== External links ==
* [https://www.lbjlibrary.org/ Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum]


== Related Pages ==
{{Presidents of the United States}}
* [[Lyndon B. Johnson]]
{{Lyndon B. Johnson}}
* [[Great Society]]
* [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]
* [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]]
* [[Medicare]]
* [[Medicaid]]
* [[Vietnam War]]
* [[John F. Kennedy]]
* [[Richard Nixon]]


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The Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson began on November 22, 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and ended on January 20, 1969. Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, served as the 36th President of the United States. His presidency is noted for significant legislative achievements in civil rights, health care, and education.

Domestic Policy

Great Society

Johnson's domestic policy agenda, known as the Great Society, aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. Key components included the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid.

Civil Rights

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace, and by facilities that served the general public.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment.

War on Poverty

Johnson declared a "War on Poverty" and introduced programs such as Head Start, Job Corps, and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). These initiatives were part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

Foreign Policy

Vietnam War

Johnson's presidency was heavily marked by the Vietnam War. He escalated U.S. involvement following the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which granted him the authority to assist any Southeast Asian country whose government was considered to be jeopardized by "communist aggression."

Latin America

Johnson continued the policies of the Alliance for Progress, which aimed to establish economic cooperation between the U.S. and Latin America. He also intervened in the Dominican Republic in 1965 to prevent what he believed was a communist takeover.

Legacy

Johnson's presidency is often evaluated in terms of his domestic achievements and the controversy surrounding the Vietnam War. His efforts in civil rights and social programs have had a lasting impact on American society.

See also

References

  • Doris,
 Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream, 
  
 Harper & Row, 
 1976,
  • Robert A.,
 The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power, 
  
 Knopf, 
 2012,

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