Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969. He is known for his domestic policies, particularly his efforts in advancing civil rights and social reforms.
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Great Society: Johnson's set of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice through legislation such as Medicare, Medicaid, and voting rights acts.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation signed by President Johnson that prohibited discriminatory voting practices, aiming to protect African American voters' rights.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: The landmark law signed by President Johnson that outlawed racial segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin.