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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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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Johnson and Reagan

For Teachers 11th
A comprehensive learning module on the different economic policies of Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance...
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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 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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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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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 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 Groningen

American History: Presidents: State of Union 1965

For Students 9th - 10th
Here one finds President Johnson's address to the nation in which he lays out his legislative priorities and his assessment of foreign affairs the early part of his administration.
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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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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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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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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 learners 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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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 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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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Lyndon Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about President Lyndon Johnson's on how to end poverty in the United States as well as how to protect civil rights.
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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Lyndon B Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Lyndon Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing a general description of the roles of Cabinet members, this website provides a chart listing the people who served in the Cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson during the 1960s.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon B. Johnson's State of the Union Address from January 08, 1964.

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