Lyndon B Johnson Achievements

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On November 22, 1963 president John F Kennedy was assassinated and vice president Lyndon B Johnson took over. President Johnson in my opinion was the best US president. President Johnson made many breakthroughs and achievements during his time as president. A couple of achievements of president Johnson were presiding over the first manned flight to the moon with the Apollo 8 program, and he created programs to help tackle poverty. President Johnson also appointed Thurgood Marshall as the first African American justice on the Supreme Court. President Johnson looked past the color of skin and focused on Thurgood Marshalls abilities to make a difference when he appointed Marshall as the first African American justice on the Supreme Court. President