What are fun facts about Lyndon B Johnson?

10 Facts About Lyndon B. Johnson

• HE STARTED OUT AS A TEACHER.
• HE WAS ALSO A JANITOR.
• HE HAD A HEAD START IN POLITICS.
• HE WAS AWARDED A SILVER STAR DURING WWII.
• HIS ENTRY INTO THE SENATE WAS A “LANDSLIDE.”
• HE ALMOST DIED WHILE SERVING IN THE SENATE.
• HE WAS ONE OF FOUR PEOPLE TO HOLD FOUR DISTINGUISHED OFFICES.

How many laws did LBJ?

The Johnson Administration submitted 87 bills to Congress, and Johnson signed 84, or 96\%, arguably the most successful legislative agenda in US congressional history.

What does LBJ stand for?

Lyndon B. Johnson
LBJ are the initials of Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), the 36th president of the United States, and thus the biographical works about him: LBJ: The Early Years, 1987 television movie. LBJ (1991 film), a television documentary film.

Did Lyndon B Johnson play sports?

Lyndon grew up in a farmhouse in the hill country near Johnson City, Texas. Although his father was a state representative, Lyndon’s family was poor and he had to work hard at chores and odd jobs to make ends meet. In high school Lyndon played baseball, enjoyed public speaking, and being on the debate team.

What was Lyndon B Johnson greatest accomplishments?

After taking office, he won passage of a major tax cut, the Clean Air Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After the 1964 election, Johnson passed even more sweeping reforms. The Social Security Amendments of 1965 created two government-run healthcare programs, Medicare and Medicaid.

How do you spell LBJ?

Johnson, in full Lyndon Baines Johnson, also called LBJ, (born August 27, 1908, Gillespie county, Texas, U.S.—died January 22, 1973, San Antonio, Texas), 36th president of the United States (1963–69).

When did Lyndon B Johnson get married?

November 17, 1934 (Lady Bird Johnson)Lyndon B. Johnson / Wedding date
Marriage and family On their first date, at the Driskill Hotel, Lyndon proposed. Lady Bird did not want to rush into marriage, but he was persistent and did not want to wait. Ten weeks later, Lady Bird accepted his proposal. The couple married on November 17, 1934, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas.