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Texas Senator Johnson rises to top Washington role
Lyndon Baines Johnson, 45, senior Texas senator, ranks second in influence to President Eisenhower. The Texan floor leader of the Democratic minority shapes domestic and foreign policy and is respected by Republicans and Democrats alike. Johnson’s background spans Stonewall Texas to Georgetown Law, Navy service, and pivotal leadership on defense and preparedness.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Texas
Dwight D. Hisenhower
United States Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Senator Johnson
Stonewall
Lady Bird Taylor
Lynda Bird
Lucy Baines
L.B.J. Ranch
Pedernales River
Johnson City
San Antonio
Johnson
Southwest
Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Georgetown University
Washington
D. C
Richard Kleberg
National Youth Administration
Senate
Jcy
Eisenhower