1. Lyndon B. Johnson

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Election of 1964:
Who won the election of 1964?

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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. Which programs do you support?