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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson, sometimes referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States. He was the first President to be from Texas.
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What did president Johnson hope to accomplish with his heavy bombing of north Vietnam?
Bombing them into submission. Making them accept our terms. Making them want to negotiate.
What is Lyndon B Johnson's wife nickname?
* "Landslide Lyndon," Sarcastic reference to the hotly-disputed 87-vote win that took him to the Senate in 1949 * "Light-Bulb Lyndon," Nicknamed so because he hated wasting electricity, and would often storm around the White House shutting off unnecessary lights. * "LBJ," He liked to be known by this abbreviation, which was used in the slogan, "All the way with LBJ" Coincidentally, when he married Claudia Taylor, who had been nicknamed Lady Bird since infancy, her initials also became L.B.J. Their two daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines shared the initials, and he even called his dog "Little Beagle Johnson". * "Uncle Cornpone," Derogatory reference to him as an older man from the rural South.
Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administered the Oath of Office to Andrew Johnson at the Kirkwood Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 15, 1865.
Which was President Johnson's broad program of domestic policies?
The Domestic Agenda can be summed up as follows "Johnson labeled his ambitious domestic agenda "The Great Society." The most dramatic parts of his program concerned bringing aid to underprivileged Americans, regulating natural resources, and protecting American consumers. There were environmental protection laws, landmark land conservation measures, the profoundly influential Immigration Act, bills establishing a National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Highway Safety Act, the Public Broadcasting Act, and a bill to provide consumers with some protection against shoddy goods and dangerous products."
What president did Lyndon B. Johnson serve as vice president?
The 36th President of the United States was Lyndon B. Johnson from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969. His Vice President was Hubert Humphrey from 1965-1969.
How old was Lincoln when he was elected president?
Abraham Lincoln was about the age of 51 when he was elected as the president.
Who was Lyndon's vice president?
The 36th President of the United States was Lyndon B. Johnson (L.B.J.) from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969. His Vice President was Hubert Humphrey from 1965-1969. From 1963-1965 he had no Vice President.
How did Lyndon B. Johnson became president?
Londyn B johnson became the 36th pesedent of the U.S upon the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
What was Lyndon B Johnsons favorite hobbie?
Lyndon B Johnson's favorite hobbies included fishing, riding, and hunting.
Who was first president with no political experience?
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Quincy Adams
- Martin Van Buren
- Grover Cleveland
- William Taft
- Woodrow Wilson
- Warren Harding
- Calvin Coolidge
- Herbert Hoover
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Bill Clinton
- Barck Obama
Who ran against Lyndon Johnson in 1964?
..."I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President" - Lyndon B. Johnson, March 31, 1968
The 36th President of the United States was Lyndon B. Johnson did not run for President in 1968. Johnson was in office from November 22, 1963 when he succeeded Kennedy after the assassination, and was reelected in 1964 to serve a second term until January 20, 1969. The candidates for the Presidential election of 1968 were; Democrats Hubert Humphrey - Edmund Muskie Republicans Richard Nixon - Spiro Agnew, and American Independents George Wallace - Curtis LeMay. Richard Nixon won the election to be come the 37th President of the United States. President Nixon was reelected in 1972, and was in office from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 when he was impeached.
Why didnt Lyndon B. Johnson seek a second term?
He was being seriously challenged for the nomination by Robert Kennedy. He could see that just getting the nomination would create a divisive battle in the Democratic party and if he did succeed in winning the nomination, he was by no means certain of getting elected. His Vietnam policy had become very unpopular, especially with young adults.
What problems did Lyndon B. Johnson face?
Escalation , Chinese intervention , My Lai , the Tet offensive , the Pentagon Papers ,
What is an 8 cent Lyndon Johnson stamp worth?
Scott number 1503 has a catalog value of 40 cents in mint condition.
Was Lyndon B. Johnson ever in a wheelchair?
Yes, Abe was in a wheel chair. This fact is lesser known because there are very very few pictures while he is in his chair. Not only the public but also the press had large amounts of respect for the 16th president and basically didn't allow each other to take pictures of him in a wheel chair. Lincoln himself hated being in the chair or to be percieved as weak. He would be propped up for speeches or moved to a normal chair when he was being filmed. In most statues of him today he is indeed sitting.
What are the names of Lyndon B. Johnsons daughters?
Lebron James 2 and Bryce Maximus James
July 20, 2011
Who became vice president after Lyndon Johnson became president?
Lyndon B. Johnson took the presidents office on November 22, 1963. From 1963 until January 1965, he did not have a vice president. On January 20, 1965, Herbert Humphrey became his vice president.
What was true about Lyndon Johnson's actions as president is true?
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What were Lyndon Johnson's dogs named?
Him and Her, the most well-known of the President Johnson's dogs, were registered beagles born on June 27, 1963. Her died in 1964, but Him sired a litter of pups in 1965. One puppy, Freckles, stayed on at the White House and was adopted by a staff member when LBJ left office in 1969.
Who did Lyndon Johnson beat in 1964 election?
He beat W. Lee "Pappy" O'daniel and Coke Stevenson for the democratic senate primary in 1949, then went on to defeat the Republican candidate in the General Election..
In the 1964 Presidential election, he beat out Barry Goldwater.
He lost the race for the senate to W. Lee Pappy O'Daniel in 1941, the only time anyone ever defeated him in an election.
What was Lyndon B. Johnson biggest mistake?
Cluster bombing Cambodia and Laos. We don't care if he gets killed by a car accident or in a plane crash but his actions led to the loss of lives and limbs of innocent civilians in the region, and the effects of cluster bombing still haunts the people to this very day.
