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PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY

Lyndon B. Johnson

1963–1969

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Lyndon B. Johnson served in both chambers of Congress and led Senate Democrats before becoming vice president. He succeeded John F. Kennedy in November 1963 and won the 1964 presidential election. His administration enacted civil rights, voting rights, education, and health legislation, including Medicare. It also expanded U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. Johnson chose not to seek another term and left office in January 1969.

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