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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Johnson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery explores presidents and the Cold War. Click on Lyndon B. Johnson to read about his actions during the Vietnam War, which Johnson saw as a block to Communist expansion. Watch a short video of Johnson's...
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Other

Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical look at Lyndon B. Johnson and his cabinet.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Great Society Speech, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the complete text of the "Great Society" speech of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Lyndon B. Johnson can be found on this site.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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University of Texas at Austin

Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum presents a brief, but thorough biography on Lady Bird Johnson.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon B. Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. With a year to go until the election of 1964, LBJ appropriated Kennedy's "New Frontier" and transformed this agenda into his "Great Society."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lyndon Johnson as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson became president on the heels of a national tragedy. Review his domestic and foreign policy using the following summary, questions for critical thinking, references for further study, and a question/answer section...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the National Park Site for the ancestral homes of LBJ and his family. By clicking around and exploring the website you will find lots of information on the ranch and LBJ himself.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Museum provides a wealth of information regarding the life and times of LBJ. Content includes his presidential archives, photos, "LBJ for Kids," and much more. Check out "Frequently Asked Questions" for biographical information.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: The American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an overview of the American Franchise during the Lyndon B. Johnson presidency.
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Other

Presidential Information: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a simple chart showing the members of President Lyndon B. Johnson's cabinet.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > Lyndon Baines Johnson Administration (1963 to 1968) > The Great Society
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Lyndon Johnson and Great Society

For Students 11th - 12th
Read about the reforms and legislation undertaken through Lyndon B. Johnson's concept of the Great Society. These included economic and educational reforms, consumer protection, changes to immigration laws, and the Voting Rights Act of...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Johnson 1964 Campaign & Election

For Students 9th - 10th
AmericanPresident offers a comprehensive overview of the 1964 campaign and election of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Content includes a focus on the separate campaigns waged by Johnson and his challenger, Barry Goldwater.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: The Unmaking of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the challenges faced by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the final year of his presidency, after his announcement to not seek reelection.
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PBS

Pbs: The Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Lyndon B. Johnson's administration and his war on poverty.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The Constitution in Action: Articles V,vi,vii (Lab Team 6)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity students will analyze Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's Oath of Office and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article V,VI, or VII of the Constitution in action.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Lyndon B Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the address that Lyndon Johnson gave at his inauguration on January 20, 1965.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Nixon's Vietnam Treachery

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article describes how Richard Nixon jeopardized Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam peace initiative in 1968 in order to win the presidential election that year. This information is based on documents...

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