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Lyndon B.Johnson
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• While he was in the White House, the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act and Medicare were signed into law.
• His administration was known as "The Great Society," despite nation-wide anti-war protests.
• During his term, Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated.
• Before becoming a politican, he taught school in rural Texas.

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Lyndon B. Johnson
(August 27, 1908 - January 22, 1973)
Life Facts

Personal:
First Lady: Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson, Wife
Number of Children: 2
Education Level: College
School Attended: Southwest Texas State University
Religion: Disciple of Christ
Profession: Military, Teacher
Military Service: Lieutenant Cmdr.

Public Service:
Dates of Presidency: 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969
Presidency Number: 36
Number of Terms: 1
Why Presidency Ended: Left end 1st term
Party: Democratic
His Vice President(s): Hubert H. Humphrey
Vice President For: John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)
Senator: Texas (1949-1961)
House of Representatives: Texas (1937-1949)
Other Offices: Director of National Youth Administration (TX)

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Methodology and Resources

Presidential Places

Birthplace: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Gravesite: Johnson Ranch
Library: Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum

Reference Material

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