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First edition (per publisher's requisite statement upon copyright page) WITH BOOKPLATE INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY LADY BIRD JOHNSON UPON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. x, 806 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 17cm. White dust jacket rubbed; curling and tears at spine head; tears at front panel's bottom left and rear panel's top right; chipping at front panel's top corners; top corner of front flap is price-clipped; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. White cloth spine and light green cloth boards both with some brown foxing; spine's gilt stamping remains bright. Strong foxing to top edge; lesser foxing to fore-edge and bottom edge; some scattered light foxing to interior pages which, overall, remain quite clean. Binding is firm. Mrs. Johnson's standard floral white bookplate affixed upon front free endpaper with her five-line ink inscription: "For | Mr. and Mrs. William C. | Yowell - with my | best wishes - | Lady Bird Johnson." A very good- copy in a good+ dust jacket. Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 4 pounds (1.81 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {AmHist_Shelf#2} ISBN 0030852544.

Hard. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 22. The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency 1963-1969By Lyndon Baines JohnsonHardcover Cloth 636 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Presumed first edition 1971. Attractive red boards, blue boxing and black embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with bumped corners. Edges have the usual yellowing and spotting. Illustrated endpapers. An unclipped dust jacket protected by Brodart cover is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - a few tears, scrapes, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.==============================A White House DiaryBy Lady Bird JohnsonHardcover Cloth 806 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Stated first edition second printing 1970. Attractive pale green boards with stained white buckram spine and gilt embossing shows off this tight and square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with bumped corners. Edges have the usual yellowing and stain. Green endpapers. An unclipped dust jacket protected by Brodart cover is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - tears, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.Set is heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.A great ready copy of these two companion books."The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency, 1963-1969" offers readers a firsthand account of Johnson's experiences during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, spanning from the aftermath of President Kennedy's assassination to the height of the Vietnam War. Johnson, known for his robust approach to politics and his ambitious social programs like the "Great Society," provides a candid look at his presidency through the lens of personal reflection and historical analysis.In "The Vantage Point," Johnson delves into the complexities of power, decision-making, and the weight of responsibility that comes with the highest office in the land. He offers insights into the challenges he faced, from civil rights struggles to escalating conflicts abroad. The memoir paints a vivid picture of a leader grappling with the moral and political dilemmas of his time, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Johnson administration. Through his candid prose, Johnson invites readers to join him in his vantage point, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking perspective on the presidency and the enduring quest for progress amidst adversity.===================="A White House Diary" by Lady Bird Johnson provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the life and times of the First Lady during the presidency of her husband, Lyndon B. Johnson. In this candid and deeply personal diary, Lady Bird Johnson shares her reflections, experiences, and observations from her time in the White House. Through her vivid and eloquent writing, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at the political, social, and personal events that shaped this significant period in American history.Lady Bird's diary is not just a record of events but also a revealing narrative of the challenges and triumphs she faced as First Lady. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War, she navigates the turbulent waters of politics and public opinion with grace and determination. Moreover, the diary illuminates her role as a devoted wife and mother amidst the demands of the presidency. Through her keen eye for detail and heartfelt prose, Lady Bird Johnson invites readers into the heart of the White House, where history unfolds in the everyday moments that define a presidency. "A White House Diary" stands as a testament to her strength, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to her family, country, and the causes she held dear.

First edition (per publisher's requisite statement upon copyright page) WITH BOOKPLATE SIGNED BY LADY BIRD JOHNSON UPON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. x, 806 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 17cm. White dust jacket rubbed with a few nicks at edges; short closed tear at bottom left of front panel; spine panel toned, top corner of front flap is price-clipped; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. White cloth spine with gilt stamped lettering; light green cloth boards with bottom corners slightly bumped. Past owner's personal bookplate upon front pastedown with ink notation at top edge "Austin Texas Sep 1985" presumably where and when the past owner acquired the book. Else a very good+ copy in a very good- dust jacket with a plain white bookplate decorated with a flower at top left affixed to the front free endpaper with the ink signature of Lady Bird Johnson (i.e. without an inscription or date). Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 4 pounds (1.81 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {AmHist_Shelf#1} ISBN 0030852544.

First Edition. Provenance; from the collection of the noted Boston (Belmont) autograph collector, Ray Crosby. Two printed brochures for L.B.J. Ranch, Texas. Complete with a typed letter, signed by Carole Bryant (Personal secretary to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson) and dated on headed paper. Fine in all aspects and housed in the original header-printed envelope. Subjects: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site, Texas. Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) ; President of the United States ; Residence and family. Johnson, Lady Bird (1912-2007) ; First Lady of the United States. 1 Kg.

Cloth. Etat : Very good. Signed limited edition of A White House Diary by Lady Bird Johnson, inscribed by President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson to Gov. Carl E. Sanders of Georgia. (illustrateur). Limited Edition. Octavo, ix, [1], 806pp. Marbled paper-covered boards over cream cloth, title in gilt on spine, paper label with title in gilt on front cover. Light soiling to cloth spine, wear from handling. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Solid text block. Underlined passages relating to Governor Carl Sanders and Mrs. Sanders. Marbled endpapers. From a limited edition of 200 copies, this being number 65, signed by Lady Bird Johnson on the limitation page. Additional inscription on the half-title: "For Carl and Betty Foy Sanders - who shared those White House years - and many others - with courage and constancy and rare friendship - Devotedly, Lady Bird Johnson / Lyndon B. Johnson / Christmas 1970." Carl E. Sanders (1925-2014) was the democratic governor of Georgia from 1963-1967, the youngest governor in the nation. He was considered a progressive on racial and segregation politics for his time, embracing federal laws, but refusing to denounce segregationists. He was term limited and ran for another term as governor in 1970, losing the democratic primary to Jimmy Carter. Provenance: Ahlers & Ogletree Auctions, Lot 1400.

First Edition. Provenance; from the collection of the noted Boston (Belmont) autograph collector, Ray Crosby. Complete with a typed letter, signed by Mrs. Willie Day Taylor (Assistant) and dated on headed paper. Also includes engraving with facsimile signatures of Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Fine in all aspects and housed in the original header-printed envelope. Subjects: Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) ; President of the United States ; Residence and family. Johnson, Lady Bird (1912-2007) ; First Lady of the United States. Democratic party ; Politics, U.S. 1 Kg.

Etat : Fine. - 75 words typed on a 10-1/4 inch high by 6-1/4 inch wide sheet of White House letterhead. Signed "Lady Bird Johnson". Folded twice for mailing. Together with the White House mailing envelope. Fine. The First Lady writes to Mrs. Hobart D. Hunt of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. regretting that she is unable to attend a Labor Day event owing to previously made plans. "What a tempting invitation! And what a clever way to point up the need to conserve points of beauty on the Hudson River!.It is disappointing to miss what will surely be a marvelously fun-filled and exciting occasion.". Mrs. Hunt was the director and president of the Hudson River Conservation Society.As the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson [1912-2007] was First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Notably well-educated for a woman of her time, she proved a capable manager and a shrewd investor. After marrying Lyndon B. Johnson in 1934, she used a modest inheritance to bankroll his congressional campaign and then ran his office while he served in the Navy. Her purchase of a television station made the couple millionaires. As First Lady, she broke new ground by interacting directly with Congress, employing her own press secretary and making a solo electioneering tour. Lady Bird Johnson was an advocate for beautifying the nation's cities and highways. The Highway Beautification Act was known as Lady Bird's Bill. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest U.S. civilian honors.

First Edition. SIGNED by Lady Bird Johnson. Provenance; from the collection of the noted Boston (Belmont) autograph collector, Ray Crosby. Complete with two appreciation cards, one signed by Lady Bird Johnson and one pre-printed with facsimile signature. Fine in all aspects and housed in the original header-printed envelope. Subjects: Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) ; President of the United States ; Residence and family. Johnson, Lady Bird (1912-2007) ; First Lady of the United States. 1 Kg.

Cloth. Etat : Very good. The President Speaks: "A More Beautiful America," signed by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson to Carol Fortas, wife of Supreme Court Justice, Abe Fortas. (illustrateur). First Edition. Quarto, 47pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine and front panel. Pamphlet in pocket affixed to rear endpaper titled "Message On Natural Beauty By President Lyndon Baines Johnson. February 8, 1965." Multiple black and while photographic illustrations by Ansel Adams and Wynn Bullock. Dampstain to lower left corner of green cloth, not affecting text or binding. Housed in publisher's pictorial slipcase, near fine, except for a residual piece of paper attached to lower corner, light shelf wear. Inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson on half title: "To Carol Fortes [sic], whose knowledgeable hands and generous heart will help bring about 'A More Beautiful America.' - with the gratitude and devotion of her friend, Lady Bird Johnson.".

Vintage borderless press photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 22, 1963, just after being sworn inand just after John F. Kennedy had been shot in Dallaswith his wife and Jackie Kennedy still in shock at his side. Mimeo snipe and the stamp of the San Francisco Examiner reference library dated November 23, 1963, are both on the verso. A remarkable artifact, physically tied to one of the most powerful moments in US history. Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One at Dallas Love Field, just over an hour after John F. Kennedy's death was announced at Parkland Memorial Hospital. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. 11 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.

Cloth. Etat : Fine. The President Speaks: "A More Beautiful America," signed by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson. (illustrateur). First Edition. Quarto, 47pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine and front panel. Pamphlet in pocket affixed to rear endpaper titled "Message On Natural Beauty By President Lyndon Baines Johnson. February 8, 1965." Multiple black and while photographic illustrations by Ansel Adams and Wynn Bullock. Housed in publisher's pictorial slipcase, near fine, light toning along top edge. Inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson on half title: "To Bill Schmidt, with gratitude for his help towards A More Beautiful America. Lady Bird Johnson.".

First Edition. First Printing. Signed and inscribed by the author, former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, to Bonnie Angelo, a journalist. Inscribed: ÒTo Bonnie Angelo - who shared so many of the raft rides, trails, and wedding bells - and made them more fun because she was there. Affectionately, Lady Bird JohnsonÓ. Illustrated. A lightly handled copy with some dust soiling in a dust jacket with some chips and tears and darkening. A fascinating peak behind the curtain of life as a first lady, these records of events from Lady Bird Johnson were kept throughout the five years and two months of Lyndon B. JohnsonÕs presidency. Bonnie Angelo (1924 - 2017) was an American journalist who covered Robert KennedyÕs last campaign in California for Time magazine where she served as a Washington correspondent from 1967-78. In 2000 she wrote a book called First Mothers: The women Who Shaped the Presidents.

Cloth. Etat : Near fine. Etat de la jaquette : near fine. First edition of A White House Diary inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson and signed by President Lyndon Johnson. (illustrateur). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, ix, [1], 806pp. Green cloth over white, title in gilt on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Bumped edge, no impact to text block. In publisher's first state dust jacket, near fine, with $10.95 on front flap and "1170" at bottom, closed tear along hinge of spine, otherwise bright and free from shelf wear. Signed on the front free endpaper: "For Louis Newman, May this recall a moment of history we all shared - Lady Bird Johnson." Additional signature by former President Lyndon Johnson below inscription.

Cloth. Etat : Near fine. Etat de la jaquette : near fine. First edition of A White House Diary signed by Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon Johnson. (illustrateur). First Edition, Second Printing. Octavo, ix, [1], 806pp. Green cloth over white, title in gilt on spine. Stated "Second Printing, November, 1970" on copyright page. Solid text block, spine showing some wear from handling. In publisher's second state dust jacket, with $10.95 on front flap, short closed tear along rear panel, bright and free from shelf wear. Signed on the title page by Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon Johnson.

Cloth. Etat : Near fine. Etat de la jaquette : near fine. First edition of A White House Diary, signed by President Lyndon Johnson to his tailor, Irving Frank. (illustrateur). First Edition, Second Printing. Octavo, ix, [1], 806pp. Green cloth over white, title in gilt on spine. Stated "second printing" on copyright page. Solid text block, light soiling to cloth spine, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, near fine, price clipped, bright illustrations, a near fine copy. Signed on the front free endpaper: "For Irving Frank, a great friend for many years - Lyndon B. Johnson." This copy is inscribed by President Lyndon Johnson to Irving Frank, the presidents personal tailor and owner of Sol Frank Uniform Company. Johnson valued his privacy, especially when he was away from the White House and ordered Frank to "stay out of the newspapers," if he was going to be his tailor. Frank provided clothes for the entire Johnson family, members of the White House staff and even a suit for Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. As the Vietnam war escalated, Frank used his White House contacts to secure a contract with the Pentagon to provide military uniforms for soldiers. The two remained close until Johnson's death in 1973.

Cloth. Etat : Near fine. Etat de la jaquette : fine. First edition of To Heal and to Build: The Programs of President Lyndon B. Johnson, inscribed by Lady Bird to the Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. (illustrateur). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xiv, 506pp. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt and red. Stated "first edition" on copyright page, with no later printings noted. Top edge dyed yellow, faint sunning to top quarter of cloth, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price of $8.95 on front flap, shelfwear to both panels, a few short closed tears, a very good example. This copy is signed by President Lyndon Johnson and inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson: ".with my best Christmas wishes to Sheryl Ann and Tom McGlathery." The recipient of this copy, Tom McGlathery, worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Division after graduating from the University of Texas. He became the Regional Parks Director for the Texas Hill Country in 1972, which oversaw the LBJ Ranch and Historic Site. McGlathery was responsible for 16 state parks and remained in the position for 25 years, until his retirement in 1997.

Etat : Fine. Stonewall, Texas, August 25, 1987., 1987. Fine. - Over 57 words typed in brown ink on Lady Bird Johnson's 11 inch high by 8-1/2 inch cream personal Stonewall, Texas stationery, illustrated with a vignette of her home in brown at center top. Lady Bird regrets that she can't attend Jean Dalrymple's picnic scheduled for September 6th, "An afternoon in the beautiful Connecticut countryside in your company sounds idyllic, and I am so disappointed that I will be hemmed in here by other commitments". Signed "Lady Bird" in brown ink. Folded for mailing, else fine. As the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson [1912-2007] was First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Notably well-educated for a woman of her time, she proved a capable manager and a shrewd investor. After marrying Lyndon B. Johnson in 1934, she used a modest inheritance to bankroll his congressional campaign and then ran his office while he served in the Navy. Her purchase of a television station made the couple millionaires. As First Lady, she broke new ground by interacting directly with Congress, employing her own press secretary and making a solo electioneering tour. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest U.S. civilian honors. The recipient, Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.

Matte Photograph. Etat : Near fine. Photograph of President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson relaxing in a field of wildflowers, inscribed by President Johnson to the CEO of Standard Oil of Indiana, John E. Swearingen and his wife, Bonnie Swearingen. (illustrateur). Signed Photograph. Mounted color photograph, measures 14" x 11". Color photograph by White House photographer Mike Geissinger, taken April 13th, 1968 at the Haywood Ranch, near Kingsland, Texas. Faint rubbing to the signature by Johnson. Signed on the mount: "For Bonnie + John, We expect you to join us here. L.B.J." From the estate of John E. Swearingen, the president of Standard Oil of Indiana and one of the most influential oil executives of the 20th century. When he became CEO in 1960, he deemed Indiana Standard Oil to be a "second-rate company." Through aggressive research and oil exploration, Indiana Standard quickly became one of the most profitable companies in the United States. Swearingen was vocal about his dislike for federal regulators, often supporting Republicans who shared his views on limited government. In retirement, he was a close friend of presidents Gerald R. Ford and Richard Nixon. Swearingen died in 2007, survived by his wife, Bonnie Swearingen, who passed away in 2020.

Original silver-gelatin photograph, 13-1/4" x 7-1/4" on larger card mount, in gilt-edged glazed frame ca 19" x 12" overall. Inscribed on mount, below image, in the First Lady's hand: "To Deke De Loach on a Memorable Day - with our affection and appreciation," signed by both and dated Christmas, 1965. Not examined out of frame, but sight condition is excellent, with no fading or soil; frame is apparently original, though backing appears to have been replaced at some point in the recent past. Exceptional inscribed portrait of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson as President and First Lady; almost certainly taken on the occasion of LBJ's signing of the landmark Immigration Act in October of 1965 other depictions of the event, which took place on Liberty Island, show him in the same dark jacket with an apparently identical pocket square. The current image apparently uncommon; we can find no direct analogue in the rich visual archive of LBJ portraiture available on the on-line portal of the LBJ Library or elsewhere. The photographer is uncredited (at least as far as we can tell from examination outside the frame). The inscription is to Deputy Associate Director of the FBI Cartha "Deke" De Loach, a close confidant of both LBJ and J. Edgar Hoover. De Loach was a powerful figure in the national law enforcement community and reputedly had a very close working relationship with Johnson; New York Times reporter Timothy Weiner once described him as ".always at LBJ's beck and call, night and day.he was a talented political hatchet man, a trusted deputy to Hoover.[and] crucial to intelligence investigations conducted during the Johnson presidency." An exceptional association and one of the most attractive LBJ portraits we have encountered. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Cartha De Loach, through the trade.

No Binding. Etat : Very Good. [n.d.]. 8vo. Signed by Author(s).

Large photograph of Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson posing on the White House lawn, Inscribed "To Mary Laskerâ"Merry Christmas from her friends Lady Bird and" "Lyndon B. Johnson" "Christmas 1966." "The recipient Mary Lasker was an American health activist and philanthropist, who worked to raise funds for medical research and founded the Lasker Foundation. She helped convince Eleanor Roosevelt to endorse Lyndon Johnson's efforts to become the 1960 Democratic nominee, and Lady Bird glowingly mentions Lasker in her book A White House Diary. Lasker was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Double matted and framed; the entire piece measures 15 inches by 19 inches. A unique piece. Lyndon Baines Johnson was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, assuming the office after serving as the 37th Vice President of the United States under President John F. Kennedy from 1961 to 1963. A Democrat from Texas, he previously served as a United States Representative from 1937 to 1949 and then as a United States Senator from 1949 to 1961. He spent six years as Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader, and two more as Senate Majority Whip.

Large photograph of President Lyndon and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson and additionally inscribed by Lady Bird, as follows, "To Mary Lasker from her friends Lady Bird Johnson Christmas 1966. The recipient Mary Lasker was an American health activist and philanthropist, who worked to raise funds for medical research and founded the Lasker Foundation. She helped convince Eleanor Roosevelt to endorse Lyndon Johnson's efforts to become the 1960 Democratic nominee, and Lady Bird glowingly mentions Lasker in her book A White House Diary. Lasker was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. The photograph measures 8.25 inches by 11.5 inches. Double matted and framed; the entire piece measures 15 inches by 17 inches. President John F. Kennedy delivered his Inaugural Address on January 20th, 1961 from the eastern portico of the United States Capitol. In his opening words, he greeted Vice President Johnson, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, and President Truman, all of whom were in attendance in addition to notable literary figures Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Robert Frost who recited his poem âThe Gift Outrightâ at Kennedyâs request. The first to be delivered to a televised audience in color, Kennedyâs address is considered among the best presidential inaugural speeches in American history. Kennedy and his speech writer Ted Sorensen studied the speech-writing of President Abraham Lincoln when crafting the address which included Kennedyâs resonating request, âAnd so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.â Following the address, Kennedy was joined on the platform by his predecessors Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower, and future presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and Gerald Ford; notably the largest gathering of the âpresidential fraternityâ in American history. The Pre-Inaugural Ceremonies, Inaugural Speech, and Proceedings were all diligently documented by White House photographer Robert L. Knudsen, who chronicled almost three decades of major White House events including the 1948 and 1952 elections of President Truman, the autopsy of President Kennedy in 1963, and President Nixon's 1974 farewell in the wake of the Watergate-scandal.

Color photograph of President Lyndon and First Lady Lady BirdÂJohnson couple in formal attire, signed and inscribed to the deputy director of the FBI, "To Deke de Loach-with our appreciation for your steadfastness and devotion to country-Lady Bird Johnson, Merry Christmas! 1968," and "and Lyndon B. Johnson." A presidential seal, green ribbon, calling card, and White House envelope are affixed to the reverse. Framed and in fine condition. The recipient Deke DeLoach worked at the FBI for nearly thirty years and, in 1965, was promoted by Hoover to Deputy Director. During his post, DeLoach was the third most senior official in the FBI after J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson and was theÂlead investigator in both the Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinations. The entire piece measures 11.75 inches by 14.75 inches. Lyndon Baines Johnson was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, assuming the office after serving as the 37th Vice President of the United States under President John F. Kennedy from 1961 to 1963. A Democrat from Texas, he previously served as a United States Representative from 1937 to 1949 and then as a United States Senator from 1949 to 1961. He spent six years as Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader, and two more as Senate Majority Whip.