Johnson Runs for President in 1960 (2:22)
After weeks of campaigning, Sen. Lyndon Johnson of Texas officially announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a press conference on July 5, 1960. But by July 14, after a poor first-ballot showing against Sen. John F. Kennedy, Johnson accepted a second-place role, becoming his former rival's running mate.
Speeches & Audio (12)
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Johnson Runs for President in 1960
Johnson Runs for President in 1960Audio Clip (2:22)
Audio Clip (2:22)
After weeks of campaigning, Sen. Lyndon Johnson of Texas officially announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a press conference on July 5, 1960. But by July 14, after a poor first-ballot showing against Sen. John F. Kennedy, Johnson accepted a second-place role, becoming his former rival's running mate.
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Johnson Declares Day of Mourning for JFK
Johnson Declares Day of Mourning for JFKAudio Clip (2:54)
Audio Clip (2:54)
On November 23, President Johnson issued his proclamation, declaring November 25 to be a day of national mourning for President Kennedy.
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Lyndon Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act of 1964
Lyndon Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act of 1964Audio Clip (3:45)
Audio Clip (3:45)
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction, prohibited racial discrimination in employment and education, and outlawed segregation in public facilities.
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Lyndon Johnson Delivers State of the Union
Lyndon Johnson Delivers State of the UnionAudio Clip (1:24)
Audio Clip (1:24)
During his State of the Union address in 1965, President Johnson outlined his proposal for legislation aimed at creating what he called the ''Great Society."
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Johnson on KKK Murder of Civil Rights Worker
Johnson on KKK Murder of Civil Rights WorkerAudio Clip (4:31)
Audio Clip (4:31)
On March 25, 1965, Viola Gregg Liuzzo was murdered in Selma, Alabama. The following day, President Lyndon Johnson announces on national radio and television the capture of her killers.
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Johnson Orders Troops to Dominican Republic
Johnson Orders Troops to Dominican RepublicAudio Clip (1:22)
Audio Clip (1:22)
In a broadcast from the White House on April 28, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson reads a statement to the nation on his decision to deploy U.S. troops to the Dominican Republic. U.S. Marines were ordered to safely evacuate Americans from the Caribbean country, where internal fighting could not be contained.
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Johnson Signs Medicare Bill Into Law
Johnson Signs Medicare Bill Into LawAudio Clip (1:55)
Audio Clip (1:55)
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson joined former President Harry Truman in Independence, Missouri, to sign the Medicare Bill into law. In his remarks following the signing of the document, President Johnson credits Presidents FDR and Truman with paving the way for the bill.
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Johnson Will Not Seek Reelection
Johnson Will Not Seek ReelectionAudio Clip (0:37)
Audio Clip (0:37)
Facing a country sharply divided over the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson announces in a national television and radio broadcast on March 31, 1968, that he will not seek reelection to the presidency.
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LBJ on Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
LBJ on Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.Audio Clip (1:41)
Audio Clip (1:41)
On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed by a sniper while standing outside his hotel room in Memphis. After attending a memorial service the next day, President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the nation about the tragedy in a broadcast from the White House.
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LBJ Engages in First Satellite Conversation
LBJ Engages in First Satellite ConversationAudio Clip (1:02)
Audio Clip (1:02)
Shortly after its launch, AT&T Chairman Frederick Kappel, at Telstar headquarters in Andover, Maine, spoke with Vice President Lyndon Johnson in Washington in the first telephone conversation via satellite in history.
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LBJ on Resumption of Air Strikes in North Vietnam
LBJ on Resumption of Air Strikes in North VietnamAudio Clip (1:20)
Audio Clip (1:20)
In a broadcast from the White House on January 31, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson informs the nation that U.S. airstrikes on Vietnam have resumed after a 37-day pause in bombing.
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Death of Former President Lyndon Johnson
Death of Former President Lyndon JohnsonAudio Clip (1:40)
Audio Clip (1:40)
A special White House correspondence describes President Nixon's reaction to the news of Lyndon Johnson's death. LBJ died of a heart attack on January 22, 1973, less than one week before the Vietnam peace agreement was signed.
Videos (12)
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Lyndon Johnson's Presidential Legacy
Lyndon Johnson's Presidential LegacyVideo Clip (4:06)
Video Clip (4:06)
Lyndon Johnson's presidency is remembered in part for his handling of the Vietnam War, but he also advanced civil rights and equality throughout the nation.
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LBJ: Gulf of Tonkin Incident
LBJ: Gulf of Tonkin IncidentVideo Clip (3:49)
Video Clip (3:49)
The Gulf of Tonkin incident was the result of mounting tensions between the U.S. and North Vietnam.
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White House Christmas
White House ChristmasVideo Clip (0:45)
Video Clip (0:45)
Lyndon and Ladybird Johnson celebrate Christmas morning at the White House in 1968.
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Johnson Buries Goldwater
Johnson Buries GoldwaterVideo Clip (1:43)
Video Clip (1:43)
Lyndon Johnson beats Barry Goldwater for Presidential election in 1964.
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The Daisy Ad
The Daisy AdVideo Clip (3:02)
Video Clip (3:02)
The Daisy Ad, run for the first and last time on September 7th, 1964, but its impact was immeasurable. Political advertising was never the same.
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Johnson Says He Won't Run
Johnson Says He Won't RunVideo Clip (1:42)
Video Clip (1:42)
In a History Uncut video, President Lyndon B. Johnson confidently gives his resignation speech as he steps down from the office of the presidency on March 31st of 1968.
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History Uncut: Ladybird Johnson
History Uncut: Ladybird JohnsonVideo Clip (0:49)
Video Clip (0:49)
See footage of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson at the White House Fair in this video clip form 'History Uncut'.
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Ladybird Johnson Enjoys White House Fair
Ladybird Johnson Enjoys White House FairVideo Clip (0:50)
Video Clip (0:50)
In a History Uncut video, see footage of President Lyndon B. Johnson's wife, Ladybird Johnson, enjoying herself at a fair at the White House in 1967.
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Lyndon Johnson's Management Style
Lyndon Johnson's Management StyleVideo Clip (3:00)
Video Clip (3:00)
When he took office following JFK's death, President Johnson's unique approach took some in the White House by surprise.
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Lyndon Johnson: Consumed by Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson: Consumed by VietnamVideo Clip (4:09)
Video Clip (4:09)
Did the Vietnam War consume the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and ultimately break him? Find out more from noted journalists Carl Bernstein, Mike Wallace and other experts.
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Ask Steve: Why Vietnam War Dragged On
Ask Steve: Why Vietnam War Dragged OnVideo Clip (1:22)
Video Clip (1:22)
In this video from Ask Steve, the reason for the continuation of the unpopular Vietnam War is discussed. The question of why the war continued for five years after the public turned against it in 1968 is under review.
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White House: Deconstructed
White House: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
Photo Galleries (1)
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson(19 Photos)
19 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
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