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This man was considered a surrogate son of the Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn. After two years of service in World War II, this man returned to the Senate and was made head of the Naval Affairs Committee. This man ironically formed the "Stop Kennedy" coalition in 1960 with Adlai Stevenson and Hubert Humphrey. As president, he had a set of domestic programs known as the Great Society. Â For 10 points, name this Texan who was chosen to be Kennedy's running mate in the election of 1960.
This man was considered a surrogate son of the Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn.
Lyndon B. Johnson (Accept LBJ, prompt on Johnson)