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.
Calvin B. Johnson successfully implemented key components of the Governor’s health-care reform plan, including hospital-acquired infection control and health-disparity reduction. Other priority initiatives included the creation of a surveillance and intervention pilot program to reduce youth violence, and the management of more than $50 million in annual federal appropriations for bioterrorism and public-health preparedness. Prior to his appointment in Pennsylvania, Johnson served as the Medical Director of Family Health Services at the New York City Department of Health. Calvin B. Johnson Calvin B. Johnson served as the 24th Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Johnson was appointed to his post by