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Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson served as President of the United States from 1963 to 1969 and was known for his effective leadership and significant legislative achievements, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His presidency was marked by challenges from figures like Alabama Governor George Wallace, particularly regarding civil rights and voting access for African Americans. Johnson's efforts culminated in the signing of the Voting Rights Act, which aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

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Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson served as President of the United States from 1963 to 1969 and was known for his effective leadership and significant legislative achievements, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His presidency was marked by challenges from figures like Alabama Governor George Wallace, particularly regarding civil rights and voting access for African Americans. Johnson's efforts culminated in the signing of the Voting Rights Act, which aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

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Lyndon Johnson

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unsettling. The case is used to illustrate how United States President Lyndon B. Johnson overcame
opposition from Alabama Governor George Wallace and ultimately signed into law the Voting
Rights Act of 1965.

Lyndon B. Johnson was President of the United States from 1963–1969. During this time, he faced
opposition and challenges on a number of issues, but was overall seen as a persuasive and effective leader.
He created the cabinet departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, passed
legislation creating the Medicare and Medicaid programs, passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which
created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and
sponsored legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the
Humanities, as well as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Johnson was behind the legislation to
clean up air and water pollution and increase automobile safety, as well as legislation to beautify
roadways. He is generally considered to be one of the most effective presidents in terms of gettings done.

The U.S. Civil Rights Movement was gaining momentum when Johnson took office, but also confronted
fierce opposition. Although President Johnso signed the Civil Rights Act into law in 1964, many African-
American citizens were still prevented from voting. The issue of voting rights came to a head in 1965
during demonstrations in Selma, Alabama when Alabama state law enforcement attacked non-violent
protesters. President Johnson and George Wallace, the Governor of Alabama, had opposing views on civil
rights and what should be done to prevent more violence.

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