Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes


Do you know the difference between liberals and cannibals? Cannibals only eat their enemies.


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Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1908-1973, 36th President of the United States (Democrat, TX), One of his favorite jokes

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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
  • Born: August 27, 1908
  • Died: January 22, 1973
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to by his initials LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, in office from 1963 to 1969. He served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 and assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson was also a United States representative and later majority leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people to have served, at various times, in all four federal elected positions.