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The added names were in alphabetical order and written with the same pen and handwriting, at the end of the list of voters. Some on this part of the list insisted that they had not voted that day. [60] Election judge Luis Salas said in 1977 that he had certified 202 fraudulent ballots for Johnson. [61]
It won the National Book Critics Circle Award (2012; Biography), [10] the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (2012; Biography), [11] the Mark Lynton History Prize (2013), the American History Book Prize (2013) [12] and the Biographers International Organization's Plutarch Award (2013). [13] It was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction ...
Johnson represented Texas in the United States Senate from 1949 to 1961, and served as the Democratic leader in the Senate beginning in 1953. [1] He sought the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination, but was defeated by John F. Kennedy. Hoping to shore up support in the South and West, Kennedy asked Johnson to serve as his running mate, and ...
Lindon, also spelled Lyndon is both a surname and a given name of english origins, meaning "linden tree hill". Notable people with the name include: Notable people with the name include: Surname
In 1937, the rule giving majority leader right of first recognition was created. With the addition of this rule, the Senate majority leader enjoyed far greater control over the agenda of which bills to be considered on the floor. During Lyndon B. Johnson's tenure as Senate leader, the leader gained new powers over committee assignments. [6]
List of presidents of the United States from 1789 – till date. No. [a] Portrait Name (birth–death) Term [17] Party [b] [18] Election Vice President [19] 1: George ...
In one-party states, the ruling party's leader (e.g. the General Secretary) is usually the de facto top leader of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds the presidency or premiership. In Andorra , Iran , and the Vatican City ( Holy See ), a clergy member also acts as the head of state.
January 1 – The White House announces that President Johnson has ordered an inquiry by the government into increases in selective steel prices. [2]January 3 – President Johnson attends church services and visits the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy.