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Johnson was first a teacher, then he became a congressman's secretary before he was elected to the House in 1937. When Pearl Harbor happened he joined the Navy and was decorated. In 1948 he was elected to the Senate and become VP under Kennedy in 1960. He was a professional politician and majority leader in the senate. In 1963 with Kennedy's death he was sworn in a president before he left Dallas He passed the Civil Rights Act in 1965, escalated the Viet Nam war, and in 1968 decided to run for reelection He dies in 1973.
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What prior political jobs did Lyndon Johnson have?
He was elected a Congressman from Texas 1937-1949 then a Senator from Texas 1949-1960, then Vice President from 1961-1963 then President from 1963-1969.
What political offices did Dwight Eisenhower hold prior to his presidency?
Eisenhower was a career military officer for 36 years - he held no elected office before becoming President
Why did President John F. Kennedy travel to Dallas, Texas, in November 1963?
Although he had chosen Lyndon Johnson of Texas to be his Vice President, Kennedy was still somewhat at odds with Southern Democrats, especially over integration. He traveled to Texas in an effort to improve his political alliances there prior to his bid for reelection in 1964.
Who were president johnsons democratic opponents in the primaries in 68?
Prior to President Johnsons withdrawal from the election (March 31st 1968) his primary opponents for the Democratic nomination were... Robert F Kennedy Eugene McCarthy Hubert Humphrey George McGovern
What is Obama career prior to politics?
he was a laywer?
What was lincolns career prior to becoming president?
He was a lawyer.
What was Reagan's professional and political background?
Ronald Reagan had a diverse professional and political background. Prior to his political career, he worked as an actor in Hollywood and served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. He also served as the Governor of California from 1967 to 1975. He then went on to become the 40th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1981 to 1989.
What occupations did Jefferson have prior to political?
snakaester can suck it!
What did Mary Landrieu do for living before entering politics?
Prior to entering politics in 1980, Mary Landrieu worked as a real estate agent. She represented a New Orleans district in her political career until 1988.
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A political caucas is basically a professional discussion prior to deciding on the outcome of the issue.
Does a candidate for president have to hold an elected political office prior?
No
What political career did Abraham Lincoln have Prior to becoming President?
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