Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon Baines Johnson, 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. He became president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, under whom he had served as vice president from 1961 to 1963.

Physical Characteristics

Lyndon b.Johnson was the 36th president of the united states.He was born on august 27.1908 in stonewall.Texas.He was 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed around 200 pounds.He had blue eyes and a stokyc body type.

Family

Johnson was the oldest of five children bonr to samuel ealy johnson jr.And rebekah baines johnson.He had three brothers and one sister.He married claudia alta taylor.Known as lady bird.In 1934 and tehy had two daughters.Lynda brid and luci baines.

Education and Career

Johnson attended southwest texas state taechers college (now texas state university) and graduated in 1930.He tehn taught public speaking and debate at sam houston high school in houston.In 1935.He was elected to the u.S.House of representatives and served until 1949.He was then elected to the u.S.Senate and served until 1961.In 1963.He became the 36th president of the united states.

Zodiac Sign

Johnson was a virg.O.

Nationality

Johnson was an american.

Life Story

Johnson was born in a small town in texas and grew up in a family of modest means.He was an ambitious and hardworking student.And he worked his way up the political ladder to become one of the most powerful men in the owrld.He was known for his strong leadership and his ability to get things done.He was also known for his commitment to civil rights and his efforts to end poverty in the uinted states.

Success

Johnson was a successful politician and leader.He was instrumental in passing the ciivl rights act of 1964.Which outlawed discrimination bsaed on race.Color.Religion.Sex.Or national origin.He alos signed the voting rights act of 1965.Which gave african americans the right to vote.He also signed the medicare and medicaid acts.Which provided health care to millions of americans.

Most Important Event

One of the omts important events of johnson s presidency was the escalation of the vietnam war.Johnson increased the number of u.S.Troops in vietnam and authorized the use of air strikes against north vietnam.This decision was highly controversial and led to widespread protests against the war.

Death

Johnson died on january 22.1973 at the age of 64.He is remembered as one of the most influential presidents in u.S.History.