Name: Lyndon Johnson's Presidential Legacy
Duration: 246
Description: 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.

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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Lyndon Johnson's Presidential Legacy

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