Lyndon B. Johnson

aka LBJ, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Lyndon Johnson, President Johnson, L. B. Johnson

President of the United States

36th President of the United States (1963-1969) who dramatically escalated US involvement in Vietnam War from advisors to 500,000+ troops. Assumed presidency after JFK assassination. Pursued ambitious 'Great Society' domestic agenda while prosecuting controversial war. Pentagon Papers later revealed systematic deception about war progress. Public opposition crystallized in chant 'Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids did you kill today?' By 1968, only 26% approved of his Vietnam handling. Chose not to seek re-election amid anti-war backlash.

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