Lyndon B Johnson
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About Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon B Johnson, often referred to as LBJ, was a prominent American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Lyndon B Johnson's Area of Expertise
LBJ's expertise lies in American politics, civil rights, and foreign policy, particularly during the 1960s. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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I was the first president to appoint an African American to the cabinet, naming Robert C. Weaver as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.