| Nickname | LBJ |
| Born | August 27, 1908, near Johnson City, Texas |
| Died | January 22, 1973, near Johnson City, Texas |
| Buried | Johnson City, Texas |
| Father | Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr. |
| Mother | Rebekah Baines Johnson |
| Married | November 17, 1934
Claudia "Lady Bird" Alta Taylor (1912-2007) |
| Religion | Disciples of Christ |
| Education | Graduated 1930
Southwest Texas State Teachers College |
| Occupation | Teacher, public official |
| Political Party | Democrat |
Children:
• Lynda Bird Johnson (1944- )
• Luci Baines Johnson (1947- )
Military Service and Rank:
• Lt Commander (Navy) WWII
Other Government Positions:
• Congressional Secretary, 1931-37
• Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1937-49
• United States Senator, 1949-61
• Vice President, 1961-63 (under Kennedy)
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