Scenarios about 'Lyndon B. Johnson'
Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States who assumed office following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 and served until 1969. His presidency was marked by the passage of significant civil rights legislation and social programs known as the "Great Society," while also being overshadowed by the escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War. In alternate history scenarios, Johnson's decisions regarding Vietnam, domestic policy priorities, or potential additional terms in office are frequent points of divergence.
What If Medicare and Medicaid Were Never Established?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark 1965 healthcare programs were never enacted, dramatically altering the American healthcare landscape and social safety net for generations.
What If The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Never Passed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark civil rights legislation failed to pass Congress, potentially delaying racial equality in America for decades and reshaping the nation's social and political landscape.
What If The Dominican Republic Intervention Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1965 US military intervention in the Dominican Republic ended in defeat, potentially reshaping Cold War dynamics and US-Latin American relations for decades to come.
What If The Great Society Programs Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lyndon B. Johnson's ambitious social programs were never implemented, fundamentally reshaping American society, welfare systems, and political alignments over the following decades.
What If The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Never Passed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark civil rights legislation that protected voting access for minorities failed to become law, permanently altering American democracy and race relations.