Lyndon Johnson
| Lyndon B. Johnson | |
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| 36th President of the United States | |
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In office November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969 |
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| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | John F. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Nixon |
| 37th Vice President of the United States | |
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In office January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 |
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| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Richard Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Hubert Humphrey |
| Senate Majority Leader | |
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In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1961 |
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| Whip | |
| Preceded by | William F. Knowland |
| Succeeded by | Mike Mansfield |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
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In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955 |
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| Whip | Earle C. Clements |
| Preceded by | Styles Bridges |
| Succeeded by | William F. Knowland |
| Senate Majority Whip | |
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In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953 |
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| Leader | Ernest McFarland |
| Preceded by | Francis J. Myers |
| Succeeded by | Leverett Saltonstall |
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United States Senator from Texas |
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In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1961 |
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| Preceded by | W. Lee O'Daniel |
| Succeeded by | William A. Blakley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th district |
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In office April 10, 1937 – January 3, 1949 |
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| Preceded by | James P. Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Homer Thornberry |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Lyndon Baines Johnson August 27, 1908 Stonewall, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 1973 (aged 64) Stonewall, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Johnson Family Cemetery Stonewall, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Bird Taylor (m. 1934) |
| Children | Lynda Bird and Luci Baines |
| Alma mater | Texas State University |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Religion | Disciples of Christ |
| Civilian awards |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 U.S. Naval Reserve
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| Years of service |
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| Rank |
 Commander
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| Battles/wars | |
| Military awards |
 Silver Star
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Lyndon Baines Johnson (/ˈlɪndən ˈbeɪnz ˈdʒɒnsən/; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, assuming the office after serving as the 37th Vice President of the United States under President John F. Kennedy, from 1961 to 1963. Johnson was a Democrat from Texas, who served as a United States Representative from 1937 to 1949 and as a United States Senator from 1949 to 1961. He spent six years as Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader, and two as Senate Majority Whip.
Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination in the 1960 presidential election. Although unsuccessful, he was chosen by Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts to be his running mate. They went on to win a close election over Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge. Johnson was sworn in as Vice President on January 20, 1961. Two years and ten months later, on November 22, 1963, Johnson succeeded Kennedy as President following the latter's assassination. He ran for a full term in the 1964 election, winning by a landslide over Republican opponent Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater. He is one of only four people who have served as President, Vice President, Senator, and Representative. Johnson was renowned for his domineering, sometimes abrasive, personality, and the "Johnson treatment"—his aggressive coercion of powerful politicians to advance legislation.
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