Question

Why was Lyndon Johnson important to John F. Kennedy’s victory in 1960?

Answer 1

hint: look up where Johnson is from

Answer 2

right on thanks man

Answer 3

np

Answer 4

he was head of the senate

Answer 5

that's true, his leadership and ability to get things done were big advantages too

but in terms of the election, where he's from is a big factor I think

Answer 6

He was from texas and he was the senator so he gained support from the southwest

Answer 7

thats what i got out of it @jim_thompson5910

Answer 8

mainly, with Johnson, they were able to carry Texas (to get enough votes to win the election)

Answer 9

I'm not sure about the southwest, but they definitely won Texas

Answer 10

i figured that too but the only asnwer about geographical location was the southwest

Answer 11

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Answer 12

Also, this page says

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_B._Johnson#Nomination

"Kennedy realized that he could not be elected without support of traditional Southern Democrats, most of whom had backed Johnson. Kennedy offered Johnson the vice-presidential nomination at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel at 10:15 am on July 14, 1960, the morning after being nominated for president"

So basically right from the start, Kennedy knew how important Johnson was

Answer 13

Yeah that's the page l i saw thanks:)

Answer 14

you're welcome