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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider "Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Commander Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information about the brief naval career of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Includes a transcript of his naval service.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of Lyndon B. Johnson's life and career in politics as well as links to a sample of audio recordings of speeches and speeches given by Johnson.
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PBS

Pbs Character Above All: Lyndon B. Johnson Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical essay about President Lyndon B. Johnson. Includes information about the character of President Johnson during his political career.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Lyndon B. Johnson Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcripts of Lyndon Baines Johnson's most famous speeches from 1963-1969.
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Curated OER

History Matters: "And We Shall Overcome": Johnson's Special Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Read President Lyndon B. Johnson's speech before the the Congress in support of the Voting Rights Act. Feel the passion in his address and his desire to further racial equality.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President Johnson and his accomplishments as President.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908 1973)

For Students 9th - 10th
A political biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and times of Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908-1973 CE)through AmericanPresident.org. Find out about the 36th president and his accomplishments during his presidency. He was a teacher early in his career.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Johnson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery explores presidents and the Cold War. Click on Lyndon B. Johnson to read about his actions during the Vietnam War, which Johnson saw as a block to Communist expansion. Watch a short video of Johnson's...
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Other

Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical look at Lyndon B. Johnson and his cabinet.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Great Society Speech, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the complete text of the "Great Society" speech of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Lyndon B. Johnson can be found on this site.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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University of Texas at Austin

Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum presents a brief, but thorough biography on Lady Bird Johnson.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon B. Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. With a year to go until the election of 1964, LBJ appropriated Kennedy's "New Frontier" and transformed this agenda into his "Great Society."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lyndon Johnson as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson became president on the heels of a national tragedy. Review his domestic and foreign policy using the following summary, questions for critical thinking, references for further study, and a question/answer section...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the National Park Site for the ancestral homes of LBJ and his family. By clicking around and exploring the website you will find lots of information on the ranch and LBJ himself.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Museum provides a wealth of information regarding the life and times of LBJ. Content includes his presidential archives, photos, "LBJ for Kids," and much more. Check out "Frequently Asked Questions" for biographical information.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: The American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an overview of the American Franchise during the Lyndon B. Johnson presidency.
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Other

Presidential Information: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a simple chart showing the members of President Lyndon B. Johnson's cabinet.

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