Lyndon B. Johnson
· A wealthy Texan rancher
· Was Kennedy’s vice president and became president after his assassination.
· Was re-elected for a second term.
· Had very right-wing views on war.
· Entire time in office embroiled in the Vietnam War (was discredited and didn’t run against Nixon)
· Formed the Peace Corps called VISTA, which was part of his “war on poverty”.
· Championed the Civil rights bill.
· Wanted to create equality for blacks.
· Was Kennedy’s vice president and became president after his assassination.
· Was re-elected for a second term.
· Had very right-wing views on war.
· Entire time in office embroiled in the Vietnam War (was discredited and didn’t run against Nixon)
· Formed the Peace Corps called VISTA, which was part of his “war on poverty”.
· Championed the Civil rights bill.
· Wanted to create equality for blacks.