L.B.J.

Lyndon Baines Johnson, known as L.B.J., was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969 after assuming the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Johnson is renowned for his 'Great Society' programs, which aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice, and for his significant role in advancing civil rights legislation. His presidency was marked by both achievements and controversies, particularly regarding the Vietnam War.