President Lyndon Baines Johnson (“LBJ”) said “Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. There's nothing to do but to stand there and take it” (Brainyquote). Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 in Johnson City, Texas into a poor family. He began to advance through government by helping Richard M. Kipling win a seat to the House of Representatives, and eventually was elected too in 1937. During the presidential election of 1960, LBJ lost to John F. Kennedy for democratic nominee, but accepted the position as vice-president. While under Kennedy, he was very restricted. LBJ then took over presidency after the assassination of Kennedy, and easily won reelection in 1964 (O'Brien). During his term, LBJ empowered Americans through his belief in the “Great Society”, but caused the death of 58,000 American soldiers and another 153,000 injured (Murray 62). Lyndon Baines Johnson is the most significant person of 20th century due to his actions regarding domestic and foreign policy, and the effect it had on the world.
LBJ worked extensively to create his idea of the perfect world or better known as the “Great Society”. He wanted to improve the lives of the American people through various initiatives and programs. The many things Johnson accomplished during his presidency still greatly impact our lives today. Johnson was very determined to bring racial equality in voting, which led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act ended literacy tests and allowed African Americans to be enrolled by federal registrars for voting (“American President: Lyndon Baines Johnson: Domestic Affairs”). LBJ has had a lasting effect on racial equality in America. He fought deeply for racial justice. We would still live in a racist dominated society if...
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...remembrance by the american people for his pursuit in the “Great Society”.
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When Lyndon B. Johnson succeeded the presidency after John F. Kennedy's assassination he spoke of his vision of a Great Society in America. This Great Society included "an end to poverty and racial injustice," and also was intended to turn America into a place where kids can enhance their mind, broaden their talents, and people could restore their connection with the environment. In order to reach his goal, LBJ enacted numerous proposals involving taxes, civil rights, poverty, and much more. For the most part Johnson did an excellent job on delivering his promises, but international affairs threatened the Great Society and although LBJ won the presidency in a landslide victory in 1964, by 1966 he and the Supreme Court began to face serious criticism.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson often known as LBJ. He was the 36th President of the United
Lyndon B Johnson was elected president on November 22, 1963 directly after the assassination of John F Kennedy, “the elevation of Lyndon B Johnson to the office of the president of the United States was impressively smooth”(Robert E. Gilbert, 761). Prior to his election Johnson was worked closely with the US government as a member of Congress, the US Navy, and as a US Senator. From his first political position to his last Johnson had one goal, making America into a "Great Society". It was through this idealist philosophy of his that he became invested in the Civil Rights Movement. Lyndon B Johnson’s role in the Civil Rights Movement was key to its success; Johnson proved his devotion to the people and their rights when he said, "The Great Society rests on abundance and liberty for all. It demands an end to poverty and racial injustice, to which we are totally committed in our time. But that is just the beginning”(Government Printing Office, pp. 635-640). Johnson wanted nothing more than to see the movement, in which so many fought f...
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