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Lyndon B. Johnson

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campaign the period during which people running for office try to convince voters to vote for them
district the part of a a state represented by a member of the House of Representatives
poverty a lack of money
representative a member of a state or national legislature
senator a member of the United States Senate
tolerance respect for others values and beliefs
What problem did Johnson work to solve segregation and poverty
what elected position did Johnson hold? Congress, Vice President, President
How did President Johnson use his skill of persuasion? he persuaded people to sign the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.
Johnson was elected as Vice President with whom as President? John F. Kennedy
Describe Johnson's life growing up. They were poor. The did not have electricity or running water or a bathroom in the house.
What was Johnson's job after college? teacher
What job did Johnson' dad have? Representative for Texas
What state did Johnson represent? Representative for Texas
What did Johnson promise after he became president? to continue the work that Kennedy had started
What lasting change did LBJ make to the Supreme Court? Appointed Thurgood Marshall, the firs African- American Supreme Court Justice
Which character traits did Johnson demonstrate during his life? diligence, tolerance, and respect for and acceptance of authority
What was the result of President John F. Kennedy being assassinated? LBJ became president
What was unique about Johnson being in Congress? he was the youngest Congressman, age 28
What did Johnson do while working as a teacher in Texas? He bought balls, bats, and gloves for the school
What places are named after President Johnson? Johnson Space Center, LBJ Room, Johnson Museum and Library
What was the purpose of the Great Society? to end poverty in the US we needed better education, better healthcare, and better housing
Johnson's grandfather predicted that he would be a... United States senator
Describe how Johnson worked to improve tolerance in the US Johnson worked to get the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act approved and he also appointed the first Black Supreme Court Justice
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