Lyndon B. Johnson - I shall not seek and I will not accept the nomi

I shall not seek and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as president.

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Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1908-1973, 36th President of the United States (Democrat, TX), TV Address, March 31, 1968

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About the Author

Lyndon B. Johnson

Born: August 27, 1908
Died: January 22, 1973
Nationality: American
Profession: President

Biography

Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to by his initials LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, in office from 1963 to 1969. He served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 and assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson was also a United States representative and later majority leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people to have served, at various times, in all four federal elected positions.

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