Lyndon B. Johnson

36th President of the United States

Personal Information

Born
8/27/1908 in Stonewall, Texas
Died
1/22/1973 in Stonewall, Texas(Age 64)
Burial Location
Johnson Family Cemetery, Stonewall, Texas

Term in Office

Party
Democratic
Years
1963 - 1965
Running Mate
None (assumed office)
Age When Elected
52

Significant Events

Civil Rights Act of 1964

7/2/1964

Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Great Society

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A series of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.