Lyndon B. Johnson
A wealthy Texan rancher
Was Kennedy’s Vice President and became President after his assassination
Was reelected for second term
Entire time in office embroiled in the Vietnam war (was discredited and didn’t even run against Nixon)
Championed the civil rights bill
Formed the Peace Corps called VISTA which was part of his “war on poverty”and also part of his “Great Society”
Wanted to create more equality for African Americans
Was Kennedy’s Vice President and became President after his assassination
Was reelected for second term
Entire time in office embroiled in the Vietnam war (was discredited and didn’t even run against Nixon)
Championed the civil rights bill
Formed the Peace Corps called VISTA which was part of his “war on poverty”and also part of his “Great Society”
Wanted to create more equality for African Americans