This President also signed the Economic Oppor- tunity Act, Social Security Act, Voting Rights Act, and Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Though a member of Congress, this politician reported for duty two days after Pearl Harbor and, though he did not serve with distinction, quickly received a Silver Star. As President, he nominated Abe Fortas and Thurgood Mar- shall to the Supreme Court and gave a speech at the University of Michigan which asked, "Will you join in the battle to give every citizen an escape from the crushing weight of poverty?" This President also signed the Economic Oppor- tunity Act, Social Security Act, Voting Rights Act, and Civil Rights Act of 1964. Name this President who began the Great Society programs and escalated the Vietnam War after being sworn in upon the assassination of President Kennedy.
Though a member of Congress, this politician reported for duty two days after Pearl Harbor and, though he did not serve with distinction, quickly received a Silver Star.
Lyndon Baines {Johnson}