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Lyndon Johnson
Much of Johnson's Presidency was dominated by Vietnam. His most significant long-lasting policies were part of his idea of a "Great Society," which resulted in programs like Medicaid, as well as the elimination of legal discrimination against Blacks.
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The Early Years
Lyndon Johnson was born in a farmhouse on the Pedernales River near Johnson City, Texas.
Johnson grew up amidst poverty. He was taught by his mother to read by age four.
Lyndon johnson biography growing up poor
He attended public schools in Johnson City, graduating from Johnson City High School in He spent two years traveling around California in a Model T Ford automobile doing odd jobs. He returned home in Between and , Johnson attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
After teaching for a short time following his graduation, Johnson became secretary to Democratic Representative Richard Kleberg.
In Johnson became the Director of the National Youth Administration in Texas. The Administration pr