Andrew Rossmeissl @ Fri, 2005-01-28 02:25
Lyndon Baines Johnson was born into poverty near rural Stonewall, Texas, in 1908. From these roots, he would later become a President who stressed fighting poverty, strengthening education, and improving race relations.
Although his family was poor, his mother ensured he received a proper education. His father was a populist, and Lyndon was influenced by his father’s political views and activities. Although he did not pass the entrance exam to Southwest Texas Teacher’s College on his first try, h ..... Read more » More Profiles »