Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Three Presidencies: Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon

For Students 11th
The domestic policies of three Presidents from the 1960s are examined, including Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. The tutorial looks at their political initiatives, what worked and what didn't. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Reduction of Excise Taxes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this speech, Lyndon Johnson explains the "Profound impact on the American economy" after income taxes were reduced in 1964 and addresses the need to reduce excise taxes and to increase "User charges."
Website
Digital History

Digital History: Lbj and Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam during his term in office.
Handout
Arizona State University

Epaa: Critical Evaluation for Education Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
Gisele Waters of Auburn University here discusses her view of how academic evaluation has only in the last four decades developed as a government function and academic discipline. She also examines the role that Lyndon Johnson's Great...
Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: David Dean Rusk (1909 1994)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of David Dean Rusk, who served as Secretary of State under John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, provides a glimpse into his life and prominence in the U.S. Government.
Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Counsel on Foreign Relations: Lbj Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

For Students 9th - 10th
Video presentation on the impact foreign policy has on a presidency. Using Lyndon B. Johnson as an example, the author of this presentation discusses the political ramifications of an activist foreign policy. Information is provided in...
Primary
Vassar College

Vassar College: The Wars for Vietnam: The Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Document excerpts from the years 1954-1973 demonstrating U.S. support of South Vietnam. Includes links to other Vietnam sources.
Article
US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Dominican Republic Intervention, 1965

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the U.S. Navy and Marines actions in the Dominican Republic, with an emphasis on the evacuation of American citizens. Also, includes reports on the Dominican intervention from the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about The Great Society that was the vision of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.