Lyndon B. Johnson
- A wealthy Texan ranger
- was kennedy's Vice presedent and became President after his assasination
- was realected for second term
- Entire time in office embroiled in the Vietnam war.
- Championed the civil rights bill
- formed peace corps called VISTA which was part of his "War on poverty"
- wanted to create more equality for blacks.
Summary
Became president after Kennedy's assassination. Got a bad image because of the Vietnam war. Was elected for two terms. He was for the civil rights bill and for the equality of Blacks. Created the peace corps called VISTA.