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Lyndon B. Johnson

JFK is Assassinated November 22nd 1963, Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, TX. Lee Harvey Oswald November 22nd 1963, Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, TX. Vice President LBJ takes the oath of office on Air Force One. LBJ becomes the President of the United States.

Lyndon B. Johnson Biography: Texas Senator, “Southern Democrat” Accused of dirty politics Known as a crude, loud and obscene man Deep hatred of poverty, school teacher in Texas. Believed he was heir to FDR, use money to solve America’s problems

LBJ-Fulfill Kennedy’s Agenda As the President, LBJ promises to fulfill the agenda of Kennedy: Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed; bans discrimination Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; Assistance for the poor Remain tough on communism American people support LBJ as the successor of Kennedy

Election of 1964: Who won the election of 1964?

Election of 1964: Popular vote: LBJ 61.1 % vs. Goldwater 38.5 % Electoral College: LBJ 486 to Goldwater 62

Liberalism in America at an all time high *American public has faith in government *Believe the government will solve society’s problems Democratic House and Senate *LBJ is the most powerful president in the modern era

Is this a place you would like to live? “Great Society” Great Society: Massive social welfare program War on poverty, eliminate poverty End discrimination Use federal money to accomplish these goals Is this a place you would like to live?

Which programs do you support?