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Country Studies: Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society
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."
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...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
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.
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 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.
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.
Other
Presidential Information: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet
Here is a simple chart showing the members of President Lyndon B. Johnson's cabinet.
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
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 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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: The Unmaking of the President
Essay on the challenges faced by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the final year of his presidency, after his announcement to not seek reelection.
US National Archives
Docsteach: The Constitution in Action: Articles V,vi,vii (Lab Team 6)
In this activity learners will analyze Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's Oath of Office and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article V,VI, or VII of the Constitution in action.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Lyndon B. Johnson
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Lyndon B. Johnson.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Lyndon B Johnson
Read the address that Lyndon Johnson gave at his inauguration on January 20, 1965.
New York Times
New York Times: Nixon's Vietnam Treachery
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article describes how Richard Nixon jeopardized Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam peace initiative in 1968 in order to win the presidential election that year. This information is based on documents...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Johnson and Reagan
A comprehensive learning module on the different economic policies of Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: State of the Union Address
Lyndon B. Johnson's State of the Union Address from January 08, 1964.
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Lyndon B Johnson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Lyndon Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet
In addition to providing a general description of the roles of Cabinet members, this website provides a chart listing the people who served in the Cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson during the 1960s.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Remarks Before the National Convention
Read Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks before the National Convention upon accepting the nomination for presidency.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Impact of the Jfk Assassination on American Politics
Students investigate the impact John F. Kennedy's assassination has had on American politics since that event. After his death, Lyndon B. Johnson pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act, both of which had...
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