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What is LBJ best known for?

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Top 5: 1. Taking over for Kennedy 2. Escalating the Vietnam War 3. Expanding Civil Rights 4. "The War on Poverty" / "The Great Society" / Medicare / Medicaid 5. read more

Lyndon Johnson was known for becoming president after President Kennedy was assassinated. His presidency is known for the passage of civil rights legislation and the Vietnam War. Growing Up Lyndon grew up in a farmhouse in the hill country near Johnson City, Texas. read more

Best Answer: Among other things, he was John F. Kennedy's Vice President and took office aboard Air Force One after JFK was assassinated. He was also responsible for some of the social programs that are in place today, such as MEDICARE and MEDICAID. read more

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