State and federal leadership, 1931 - 1960

This series consists primarily of newspaper articles about Johnson’s political activities as part of Texas State leadership and U.S. House of Representatives, 1931 - 1960.

Johnson visited campus frequently throughout his professional career. Johnson’s visits to campus are documented with articles, press releases, photographs, and occasional audio recordings (which are in a seperate series). There are a small amount of materials realted to his navel service during WWII.

Timeline: Teacher and Speaker of the Little Congress, 1931-1933 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th District, April 10, 1937 – January 3, 1949 United States Senator from Texas, January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1961 As Senate Majority Whip (served January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953) As Senate Minority Leader (served January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955) As Senate Majority Leader (served January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1961) Vice President, January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 President (in office November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969)