Lydon B. Johnson
(1908 - 1973)
Johnson often referred to by the initials LBJ, was an
American politician who served as the 36th President
of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the
37th Vice President from 1961 to 1963, he assumed
the presidency following the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy.
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In foreign policy, Johnson escalated American
In foreign policy, Johnson escalated American
involvement in the Vietnam War. After he left office in
1969, Johnson returned to his Texas ranch, where he
died of a heart attack at age 64, on January 22, 1973.
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