L B Johnson did not stand for re election in 1968.
Lyndon Johnson announced he wouldn't seek re-election. This was because he did not want to compete due to his failed presidency. This was due to the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
He declared that he would not run for an additional term as president.
He formally announced that he would not seek reelection to the presidency.
that he would not seek reelection.
Lyndon B. Johnson.
President Lyndon B. Johnson became president when Kennedy was killed, so he served out Kennedy's remaining term and then won re-election to serve as president. However, he announced in the Spring of 1968 that he would neither seek nor run for another term as President.
President Johnson told the nation on March 31st 1968 that he would not be running for re-election. He also announced that he will be devoting his last months of presidency to making peace in North Vietnam.
He announced that he would not seek re-election.
the Vietnam War hurt his image
The Vietnam War hurt his image.
the Vietnam war hurt his image
negotiate with North Vietnam
Due to his unpopularity and the war in Vietnam