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Questions about Lyndon B. Johnson

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Lyndon B. Johnson born and where did he grow up?

Lyndon B. Johnson was born on the 27th of August 1908 in a small farmhouse near Stonewall, Texas. He grew up poor on the Pedernales River where the soil was so rocky that it was hard to earn a living from it.

How did Lyndon B. Johnson become Senate majority leader and what method did he use?

Lyndon B. Johnson became Senate majority leader in 1954 after serving as Democratic whip since 1951. He developed a method of persuasion known as The Treatment to control legislation and gain Republican backing for subcommittee reports.

Who swore in Lyndon B. Johnson as president and when did this happen?

Lyndon B. Johnson took the presidential oath of office aboard Air Force One on the 22nd of November 1963 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. District Court judge Sarah T. Hughes swore him in and is to date the only woman to swear in a president.

What domestic programs did Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law during his presidency?

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in August 1964 which created the Office of Economic Opportunity. He also signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid through the Social Security Amendments of 1965.

When did Lyndon B. Johnson sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and what did it accomplish?

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law on July 2 after overcoming a Senate filibuster. The act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex and prohibited racial segregation in public accommodations.

Why did Lyndon B. Johnson withdraw from the 1968 election and when did he die?

Lyndon B. Johnson withdrew from the 1968 election following disappointing results in the New Hampshire primary due to declining approval ratings over the Vietnam War. He retired to his Texas ranch and died on the 22nd of January 1973.