Johnson’s Presidency Johnson was elected in a landslide in ’64. Johnson was elected in a landslide in ’64. He inherited Vietnam from Kennedy. He inherited Vietnam from Kennedy. Asked for and got the Gulf of Tonkin Res. Asked for and got the Gulf of Tonkin Res. His agenda was called the Great Society. His agenda was called the Great Society.

The Big Four These are the legislative achievements of Johnson’s. These are the legislative achievements of Johnson’s. 1. Aid to education – straight to students 2. Medicare and Medicaid – entitlements 3. Immigration – eased quotas – family 4. Voting Rights Act – death to Jim Crow

Racial Tensions Explode Dr. King had competition as the civil rights activists now had a choice. Dr. King had competition as the civil rights activists now had a choice. They could choose between using civil disobedience or violence. They could choose between using civil disobedience or violence. Many chose violence as “black power” became a symbol for equality. Many chose violence as “black power” became a symbol for equality. The Nation of Islam was a catalyst. The Nation of Islam was a catalyst.

Black Power Malcolm X – Little, was the big voice. Malcolm X – Little, was the big voice. Advocated violence as a means to change. Advocated violence as a means to change. Incited riots in inner cities. Incited riots in inner cities. Killed in ’65 before able to atone. Killed in ’65 before able to atone.

Death of a King As the Civil Rights Movement became more violent, strong leaders were needed. As the Civil Rights Movement became more violent, strong leaders were needed. MLK was gunned down in ’68 in Memphis. MLK was gunned down in ’68 in Memphis. More riots occurred in cities all across the country. More riots occurred in cities all across the country. A strong, activist voice for peace and equality was silenced. A strong, activist voice for peace and equality was silenced.

Vietnam Escalates Although Johnson inherited Vietnam, he enlarged our involvement. Although Johnson inherited Vietnam, he enlarged our involvement. Tet Offensive in ’68 rocked America as our troop numbers grew. Tet Offensive in ’68 rocked America as our troop numbers grew. Peace didn’t seem like an option – only win or lose. Peace didn’t seem like an option – only win or lose. Anti-war sentiment was at an all-time high. Anti-war sentiment was at an all-time high.

Johnson to Nixon Johnson announced he would not seek another term. Johnson announced he would not seek another term. Bobby Kennedy was the front runner for the Democrats – anti-war candidate. Bobby Kennedy was the front runner for the Democrats – anti-war candidate. He was assassinated after winning the California primary. He was assassinated after winning the California primary. Nixon defeated Humphrey in election of ‘68 Nixon defeated Humphrey in election of ‘68

Counter-Culture Nixon inherited Vietnam, a wounded nation, racial crisis, and hippies. Nixon inherited Vietnam, a wounded nation, racial crisis, and hippies. Much of the counter-culture centered on Much of the counter-culture centered on 1. Anti-War 2. Anti-authority 3. Drug culture 4. Free love