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	Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, will forever be remembered for the Vietnam War and the problems he faced as a result of the country being involved. The eldest of five children, Johnson began his political education in his early youth when he helped, at the age of 10, on the campaign trail in his father's successful attempt to become elected to the Texas state legislature. By 13, he was sitting in on legislative sessions with his father. But Johnson didn't pursue politics as his first choice for a career.<br />		Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, will forever be remembered for the Vietnam War and the problems he faced as a result of the country being involved. The eldest of five children, Johnson began his political education in his early youth when he helped, at the age of 10, on the campaign trail in his father's successful attempt to become elected to the Texas state legislature. By 13, he was sitting in on legislative sessions with his father. But Johnson didn't pursue politics as his first choice for a career.<br />
-	After working at odd jobs while traveling around the country, Johnson enrolled in Southwest Texas State Teachers College, graduating in 1930 and ultimately taking a teaching position at Sam Houston High School in Houston. But, changing his path in 1931, Johnson ran for a seat in the House of Representatives. Upon his election, he was asked by Congressman Richard Kleberg to go to Washington and work as Kleberg's secretary, a position that offered him the opportunity to see the inner workings of Congress. Johnson stayed with the position for three years, leaving the post when he was appointed by President Roosevelt to the National Youth Administration as the Texas Director. The NYA was a Roosevelt initiative that provided part-time employment and training for needy students. Johnson held that office for two years before running for the seat vacated by the death of Representative James P. Buchanan, winning a seemingly easy victory against nine other candidates and being appointed - again by Roosevelt - to the House Committee on Naval Affairs.<br />	+	After working at odd jobs while traveling around the country, Johnson enrolled in Southwest Texas State Teachers College, graduating in 1930 and ultimately taking a teaching position at Sam Houston High School in Houston. But, changing his path in 1931, Johnson ran for a seat in the House of Representatives. Upon his election, he was asked by Congressman Richard Kleberg to go to Washington and work as Kleberg's secretary, a position that offered him the opportunity to see the inner workings of Congress. Johnson stayed with the position for three years, leaving the post when he was appointed by President Roosevelt to the National Youth Administration as the Texas Director. The NYA was a Roosevelt initiative that provided part-time employment and training for needy students. Johnson held that office for two years before running for the seat vacated by the death of Representative James P. Buchanan, winning a seemingly easy victory against nine other candidates and being appointed - again by Roosevelt - to the House Committee on Navel Affairs.<br />
	When Pearl Harbor came under attack in December 1941, Johnson was the first member of Congress to sign up for active duty. After earning a Silver Star for bravery, he was ordered back to Washington by the president in 1942, as were all fighting congressmen. In the general election of 1948, Johnson was elected to the Senate, becoming the Senate Minority Leader in 1953 and the Senate Majority Leader in 1955.<br />		When Pearl Harbor came under attack in December 1941, Johnson was the first member of Congress to sign up for active duty. After earning a Silver Star for bravery, he was ordered back to Washington by the president in 1942, as were all fighting congressmen. In the general election of 1948, Johnson was elected to the Senate, becoming the Senate Minority Leader in 1953 and the Senate Majority Leader in 1955.<br />
	In July 1955, Johnson suffered a severe heart attack. He took months to recuperate at the LBJ Ranch, not returning to Washington until December. During this time, his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, kept his office running smoothly for him - as she had when Johnson had been fighting overseas - and earned great respect from the nation.<br />		In July 1955, Johnson suffered a severe heart attack. He took months to recuperate at the LBJ Ranch, not returning to Washington until December. During this time, his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, kept his office running smoothly for him - as she had when Johnson had been fighting overseas - and earned great respect from the nation.<br />

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