Lyndon Baines Johnson (/ˈlɪndənˈbeɪnz/; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He became president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, under whom he had served as vice president from 1961 to 1963. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a U.S. representativeand senator.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Oval Office portrait, 1964
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| 36th President of the United States | |
| In office November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969 |
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| Vice President |
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