What was president Lyndon B. Johnson like on a personal level?

Probably the best source for information on Johnson as a private person is the ongoing biographical series by Robert Caro, entitled (as a series) the Years of Lyndon B Johnson but with separate volumes dealing with his early life, his career in the Senate including as Senate Majority Leader, his years as a presidential candidate, vice-presidential candidate, and VP. read more

Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He is remembered for his"Great Society" social service programs, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and expanding U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. read more