Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908–January 22, 1973) was a fourth-generation Texas rancher who became the 36th president of the United States upon the death of his predecessorJohn F. Kennedy. He inherited a painfully divided country and is known both for his failures in Vietnam and his...
Lyndon B. Johnson Facts Lyndon Baines Johnson (also known as LBJ) was a successful teacher, congressman, vice president, and the 36th President of the United States. LBJ is known for his "Great Society" and fight against poverty and racism....