American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Reduction of Excise Taxes
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."
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History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Great Society [Pdf]
There were many governmental programs that were part of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society. Find a flow chart that showswhich different programs belonged to which major topics.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive showed the resolve of the Vietcong and the North Vietnamese. See how the continuing war, with no end in sight, began to shift public opinion away from support for the war, and read about how Lyndon Johnson made some...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Lyndon B. Johnson
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and 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.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Kennedy Sought Dialogue With Cuba
A collection of documents revealing the secret history of possible U.S. accommodation with Castro just before Kennedy's assassination, and afterwards with President Johnson. Among documents there is also an audio tape of a discussion...
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.
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.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Lady Bird Johnson
Biographical essay on Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Johnson's Task, Unify Space Program
Russia was ahead in the "space race" in 1961. In this article, the Library of Congress discusses how President Kennedy assigned Lyndon Johnson the task of uniting the different parts of the U.S. space program into NASA.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Lyndon B. Johnson
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...
Arizona State University
Jaie: Vice President Pledges Aid
This site from Journal of American Indian Education provides a speech by vice-president Hubert Humphrey, the benefits of the War on Poverty for Native Americans are described.
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.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Great Society Speech, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964
Contains the complete text of the "Great Society" speech of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help: How Do Jfk and Lbj Compare as Presidents?
A comparison between Kennedy's New Frontier and Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.
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]
Curated OER
American Radio Works: White House Tapes: The President Calling: Lyndon Johnson
Photograph of Lyndon Johnson on telephone.
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.
Other
Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson
A biographical look at Lyndon B. Johnson and his cabinet.
Digital History
Digital History: Lbj and Vietnam
Discussion of President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam during his term in office.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Years of Escalation: 1965 1968
Read about how American involvement in the Vietnam War escalated after the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, which essentially gave President Lyndon Johnson the ability to do whatever he thought necessary to defeat the North Vietnamese.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Johnson and the Great Society
This resource gives a succinct account of the legislation passed during Johnson's administration. It highlights major issues such as public health, safety regulations, civil rights and education.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: The Great Society Holds Promise for America
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a truly progressive president at the beginning of his term of office. Read about all the programs started under his watch that attempted to better the lives of all Americans, especially those who lived in...