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Lyndon B Johnson
He passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and Medicare — more transformative legislation than almost any president — then watched Vietnam consume everything.
1908–1973
Life Journey
A forceful rise through power, reform and controversy
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1908–1930
Texas roots
Lyndon B Johnson grew up in rural Texas, where economic hardship and local politics shaped his ambition and understanding of power.
