Johnson Named 1965 AP Newsmaker of the Year
President Lyndon B. Johnson dominates AP poll as Newsmaker of 1965 for Great Society push and Vietnam war leadership. He signs key education and health bills, negotiates labor disputes, and faces hospitalizations and political maneuvering. Lady Bird Johnson also highlighted for poverty and beautification efforts.
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