Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson (; August 27, 1908January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the 37th Vice President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, he assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a United States Representative and as the Majority Leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people who have served in all four federal elected positions.
SS David B. Johnson SS David B. Johnson SS "David B. Johnson" was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after David B. Johnson, the founder and first president of Winthrop University. "David B. Johnson" was laid down on 23 November 1943, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MC hull 1511, by J.A. Jones Construction, Brunswick, Georgia; she was sponsored by Mai Rutledge Johnson, widow of David B. Johnson, and was launched on 13 January 1944. She was allocated to the Wilmore Steamship Co., on 24 January 1944. On 18 November 1948, she was laid up