University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson
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.
University of Texas at Austin
Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum presents a brief, but thorough biography on Lady Bird Johnson.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society
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...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: "Let Us Continue"
This is Lyndon Baines Johnson's speech "Let Us Continue," on the occasion of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 27, 1963; it is offered in a You Tube Video, an mp3 audio, and in text. [6:11]
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908 1973)
A political biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lyndon Johnson as President
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...
University of Texas at Austin
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
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.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: "We Shall Overcome" Congress Address
This is the text and audio of President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressing a Joint Session of Congress on voting legislation on March 15, 1965 in Washington D.C.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: "The Great Society"
This is the text, audio, and video [7:33] of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's speech "The Great Society" delivered on May 22, 1964, in Ann Arbor, Michigan; It outlines his plans for the Great Society.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Lyndon B. Johnson Documents
Transcripts of Lyndon Baines Johnson's most famous speeches from 1963-1969.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: Domestic Affairs
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > Lyndon Baines Johnson Administration (1963 to 1968) > The Great Society
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic
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.
PBS
Pbs Character Above All: Lyndon B. Johnson Essay
A biographical essay about President Lyndon B. Johnson. Includes information about the character of President Johnson during his political career.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Commander Lyndon B. Johnson
Contains information about the brief naval career of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Includes a transcript of his naval service.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
A brief biography of President Johnson and his accomplishments as President.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
This easy-to-navigate site has Johnson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Johnson 1964 Campaign & Election
AmericanPresident offers a comprehensive overview of the 1964 campaign and election of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Content includes a focus on the separate campaigns waged by Johnson and his challenger, Barry Goldwater.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson
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...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: On Vietnam and Not Seeking Reelection
This is the text, audio, and video [2:52] of President Lyndon Johnson's speech concerning the Vietnam War and his not seeking re-election.
University of Texas at Austin
Lbj Presidential Library: Seeing Is Believing: The Enduring Legacy of Lbj
The full text of the keynote address by Joseph A. Califano, Jr. given at the centennial celebration for President Lyndon Baines Johnson May 19, 2008.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: The American Franchise
This website provides an overview of the American Franchise during the Lyndon B. Johnson presidency.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Lyndon Johnson and Great Society
Read about the reforms and legislation undertaken through Lyndon B. Johnson's concept of the Great Society. These included economic and educational reforms, consumer protection, changes to immigration laws, and the Voting Rights Act of...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: State of Union 1965
Here one finds President Johnson's address to the nation in which he lays out his legislative priorities and his assessment of foreign affairs the early part of his administration.