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He chose not to run again because of the Vietnam War.
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What elementary school Lyndon B. Johnson go to?
Lyndon B. Johnson attended the Johnson City School in Johnson City, Texas. This school was a small, rural institution where he began his formal education. Johnson later attended various other schools as he progressed through his education, but his foundational years were spent in this local setting.
What president sent more troops than any other sitting president into Vietnam?
I believe that was Lyndon B. Johnson. America's involvement in Vietnam was limited until he became president. According to Wikipedia, "It was Johnson who began America's direct involvement in the ground war in Vietnam." See the Related Links below for more information.
What was lyndon b Johnson's parents occupation?
Johnson's father, Samuel, was a congressman, farmer, cattle speculator and real estate speculator. His mother was a Wife & Mother. Married women mostly didn't have other occupations at the time.
What President had to be sworn in after the other President's death?
John F Kennedy got shot and Lyndon B Johnson was sworn in.
What president of the United State signed the first major civil rights act of the century?
Although there were other civil rights acts passed earlier, the first major civil rights act was passed in 1964. The president at that time was Lyndon B. Johnson who signed the bill into law on July 2, 1964.
Who was JFK running mate for president?
John F Kennedy's vice presidential running mate was none other than Lyndon Baines Johnson, from the state of Texas.
What were some of the new national programs begun by the Lyndon Johnson administration?
They are Medicaid, Medicare, the Job Corps, Operation Head Start, and other programs.
Who signed the voting rights act?
The act was signed into action on August 6, 1965. President Johnson and Martin Luther king and other civil rights activists were also present
What was Lyndon B. Johnson's occupation?
Johnson's father, Samuel, was a congressman, farmer, cattle speculator and real estate speculator. His mother was a Wife & Mother. Married women mostly didn't have other occupations at the time.
Which president signed the Civil Rights Bill of 1964?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an act to enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States of America to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, and for other purposes. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted by the 88th United States Congress, becoming effective on July 2, 1964 following being signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
Who influenced Lyndon B. Johnson to be vice president?
John Kennedy and his camp offered the position to Johnson. He was a powerful senator and he wanted to be President. Kennedy needed him to carry Texas and offered him a position on his ticket. There may have been other influences on Johnson as well.
What two US Presidents were born in the state of Texas?
Two Presidents were born in Texas. Dwight D. Eisenhowerwas born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas and Lyndon B. Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 in Stonewall, Texas. Eisenhower's family moved ti Kansas soon after he was born but Johnson spent his whole life as a resident of Texas.( George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush lived in Texas as adults and held public office in Texas but neither was born there. )None of them was born in Texas. Burnet was born in New Jersey, Houston was born in Virginia, Lamar was born in Georgia, and Jones was born in Massachusetts.
