Test Your Knowledge About Lyndon Baines Johnson

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1	During what war did Johnson serve as President of the United States?
		Civil War
		World War II
		War in Vietnam



2	How did Johnson first become President?
		He won an election.
		He was Vice President when President Kennedy was shot and killed. He took the oath of office aboard Air Force I on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy died.
		He took office when President Nixon resigned.



3	President Johnson was the _____ President of the United States.
		1st
		25th
		36th



4	What did L.B.J. do before becoming a politician?
		He was an elementary school teacher.
		He was a lawyer.
		He was a scientist.



5	President Johnson was a _________________.
		Republican
		Democrat
		Libertarian



6	What was President Johnson well known for doing with his dogs?
		Showing his Beagles at dog shows.
		Having his picture taken with his Beagles.
		Picking up his Beagles by their long ears (he said they liked it).



7	Which did Johnson do as a young Congressman when others did not work as well or as quickly as he wanted?
		Told others not to worry about it.
		Broke out in a rash and handed out membership cards to his "I Cain't Do It" club.
		Did the job himself.



8	When did Johnson die?
		He did not. He is still living.
		1973. He died 5 days before the United States signed a treaty removing troops from Vietnam.
		2000



9	What was LBJ's wife's name?
		Kittyhawk
		Lady Bird
		Hyacinth



10	What is Johnson's wife especially well-known for in Texas?
		She was a great cook.
		She started a campaign to plant wildflowers, especially bluebonnets, along Texas roadways.
		She was a famous musician.

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