Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the acting president
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Acting President of the United States | |
| Predecessor | John F. Kennedy |
| Successor | Robert "Bobby" Kennedy |
| Born | August 27th 1908 |
| Died | January 22nd 1973 |
| Political Party | Democratic Party |
of the United States from 1963 to 1964, and previously as 37th vice president from 1961 to 1962. He assumed the presidency following the impeachment of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a United States Representative and as the Majority Leader in the United States Senate.