Articles related to "Lyndon Baines Johnson"



Lady Bird and LBJ
As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin.
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Lyndon Johnson's Presidency
Taking over the Presidential reins after the tragic assassination of Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson attempted to continue Kennedy's policies, while adding in many of his own.
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The Rise of Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who would later become the 36th President of the United States, began his career as a teacher in Texas before moving on to politics.
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Lyndon Johnson and the Tet Offensive
Lyndon Johnson increased American involvement in Vietnam to prevent North Vietnam defeating the south. The Tet Offensive defeated the Viet Cong yet the South was defeated
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American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
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Bike the Mount Vernon Trail, Virginia, USA
From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.
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Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate and United States Congress.
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Hauntings of Halcyon House
Benjamin Stoddert built Halcyon after the Revolution. Before Albert Clemons bought it, there were ghostly phenomena. After the eccentric man died, activity increased.
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Lady Bird Johnson and Civil Rights
Many of America's First Ladies occupied the background while their husbands basked in the glow of the national spotlight. This was not the case with Lady Bird Johnson.
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The Color of Justice
This is the last in a series of articles highlighting Supreme Court Justices who have changed our way of life - for better or for worse. Thurgood Marshall brings it on home with his firebrand style in seeking justice for all.
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Wildflowers' Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson's love of wildflowers evolved into a National Center dedicated to preserving and re-establishing native plants in natural and planned landscapes.
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The Big Chili
Take a look at some of the controversies surrounding this famous "bowl of red", grab some traditional and not so traditional recipes and visit a few links, including Lady Bird Johnson's own favorite, Pedernales River Chili.
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FANNIE LOU HAMER: Grass-Roots Organizer
Profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, grass-roots organizer, political and civil rights activist, field secretary for the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee.
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