How did Lyndon Johnson become president?

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David P
Jun 16, 2016

As a result of the assassination of President Kennedy.

Explanation:

Johnson was Vice President under Kennedy. Kennedy needed him to consolidate support in the South as Johnson was from Texas and Kennedy was Irish American and Catholic from Massachusetts. On the flight back to Washington with Kennedy's body, Johnson was sworn in as President.

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