President Lyndon Johnson - Biography

A brief summary of the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson.

How did Lyndon B. Johnson rise to the presidency?
To which public offices was he elected?
How did people describe him?
Where was he born? Describe his childhood.
Who did he marry? What did she contribute to the presidency? What was her nickname?
Why did Lyndon B. Johnson refuse to run for another term?

Bell Ringer: President Lyndon Johnson's Announcement to Not Run for Reelection
In a televised speech from the Oval Office on March 31st, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson announced his decision not to run for re-election in 1968. He warned against divisive partisanship and urged America to move forward in unity.