Question

As Lyndon Johnson took the oath of office as president of the United States, the nation mourned the loss of John F. Kennedy.

A.
True

B.
False

Answer 1

Select all that apply.


(5 pt) Which of the following were Lyndon Johnson's goals as president?

A.
wipe out poverty

B.
equality for all men and women

C.
a good education for every child

D.
minimum wage

E.
caring for old people

Answer 2

At 2:30 p.m., just prior to Air Force One leaving for Washington, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took the oath of office in the conference room of the plane. Jackie Kennedy, still wearing her blood-splattered pink dress, stood at his side as U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Hughes administered the oath (picture). During this ceremony, Johnson officially became the 36th President of the United States.

Answer 3

Question #2 Johnson's Great Society had two main goals. They were to attempt to eradicate poverty in the United States along with racial injustice. President Johnson implemented programs in the 1960's to promote these ideas.

Answer 4

#1 A
#2 A & B