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LBJ's initials were a big deal in his household. All of his children had them and even his dog (little Beagle Johnson). The initials LBJ became the household name, it was printed on cufflinks, ashtrays, and clothes.

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When Johnson first took office he was left to take up Kennedy's plans. Lyndon expanded .After the congress passed the gulf of Tonkin resolution LBJ was able to take complete control and the military involvement went from 16,000 US advisors in non-combative roles, to 525,000 US citizens, in 1967, many of which were in combative roles. the military role in the Vietnam role creating controversy and the anti-war movement started. (hence the camo background. Johnson will forever be known because of Kennedy's assassination, his groundbreaking legislative successes and his oversight of a polarizing war. Whether that is a good or bad thing I don't know)

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Democratic

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Hubert Humphrey

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1963-1969

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Apparently it was "all the way with LBJ"

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The issue with Johnson's campaign was that there was none. He was the vise president and but default became the president after Kennedy's death.

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On November 22, 1963 he succeeded Kennedy as president.

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Lyndon was a Congressman and a Senator.

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Johnson, pressured by his parents, enrolled into a sub college, Southwest Texas State Teachers College at 15.  In 1926 he enrolled in Texas State University focusing on debate and even working on the local college newspaper.

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LBJ married Claudia Alta Taylor (also know as Lady Bird) in November 1934. He had 2 daughters Lynda Bird, and Luci Baines.

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Johnson had four siblings growing up. He graduated high school early and when into a period of schooling  and taking off of to work and save up. His schooling helped refine his skills in persuasion and political organization. (the picture below shows LBJ as a 7 year old with his trademark cowboy hat)

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He was born on August 27, 1908, near Stonewall Texas, in a small farmhouse on the Pedernales River.