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Johnson Becomes President After Kennedy Assassination
The piece notes Lyndon Baines Johnson rose to the presidency after John F Kennedy’s assassination. It highlights his Texas political lineage and prior roles as representative and senator. It credits him with civil rights and War on Poverty laws and notes his unpopularity over Vietnam led to not seeking a second term.
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