-Was Kennedy's Vice President and became President after his assassination -Reelected for second term -Entire time in office was embroiled in the Vietnam war -Discredited and didn't even run against Nixon -Championed civil rights bill -Formed Peace Corps called VISTA which was part of his "war on poverty" and also part of his "Great Society" -Wanted to create more equality for blacks
Summary
Was Vice President and took over when Kennedy assassinated. Spent both terms taking care of Vietnam war.