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| Johnson, Lyndon B. | | The 36th President of the United States. In 1963, he ascended to the Presidency from the Vice Presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Johnson’s legacy in domestic affairs stands as one of the most influential of the century. After his re-election in 1964, Johnson engineered a package of legislation known as “Great Society” programs, which included Head Start, Civil Rights legislation, Affirmative Action, and the ‘War on Poverty.’ In foreign affairs, Johnson’s record is decidedly more controversial. His administration escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam resulting in civil unrest and widespread protest at home. Facing harsh criticism from both the left and right, Johnson chose not to seek re-election in 1968. He died in 1973 at home, on his Texas ranch. |
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