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He joined the Naval Reserve as an officer in 1942, while still a Congressman. He was assigned to inspect shipyards in Texas and on the West Coast.
Later, he went to the South Pacific, reporting to General MacArthur in Australia, to report on conditions in the South Pacific Theater to General MacArthur and President Roosevelt.
He went on a bombing mission, in a B-24 Liberator, but it developed a mechanical problem and had to turn back before reaching the target or seeing any enemy fighters.
Some of the other bombers on that mission came under heavy fire about the same time his plane was landing again, so MacArthur awarded Johnson a Silver Star.
What else can I help you with?
Was Lyndon Johnsons war on poverty a good or bad idea?
As with today, many the younger generation that it was a good idea, the old guard (the older generation) thought it was a bad idea.
Who was president of the U.S during the six day war?
Lyndon B. Johnson.
Who didn't run for re-election during the Vietnam war?
President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Was President Lyndon Johnson's war on poverty a success or failure?
During the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, the president began a series of programs aimed at reducing poverty in the US. This "war on poverty" has not been a success. Poverty remains a problem in the US.
Who was south Vietnam's president during Vietnam war?
Lyndon Baines Johnson
What was included in Lyndon B Johnsons war on poverty?
measures to provide healthcare for those in need
What ultimately happened to johnsons influence?
Lyndon Johnson greatly escalated America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
War during Lyndon Johnson's term?
The primary US military activity during Lyndon Johnson's term a President was the Vietnam War, which extended into Cambodia and Laos.
Was Lyndon Johnsons war on poverty a good or bad idea?
As with today, many the younger generation that it was a good idea, the old guard (the older generation) thought it was a bad idea.
Who was the US President during the Vietnam War in 1968?
Lyndon Johnson.
What was the main president during Vietnam war?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Was there a war when Lyndon Johnson was president?
Vietnam war was fought during Johnson's term.
Who was president of the U.S during the six day war?
Lyndon B. Johnson.
Which individual was not an outstanding American leader during the nation's war years?
Lyndon B. Johnson and the Vietnam War
Was Lyndon Johnson in the Vietnam war?
As with MOST senior leaders during the Vietnam War, LBJ was a WWII veteran.
Who created the Headstart program?
Jule Sugarman created the Headstart program in 1965 as a response to Lyndon B. Johnsons war against poverty. The program began as a summer program until converted to year-long.
Who didn't run for re-election during the Vietnam war?
President Lyndon B. Johnson.
