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Johnson's Political Rise Continues
In 19 35, he was appointed as the texas head of the national youth administration. In 19 37, johnson is elected as one of the youngest congressmen in the country. He's ruthless in his use of information and will both appeal tof interest but also threaten when necessary. And with the election of 19 60, johnson's political rise continues when john f Kennedy cho him as his running mate.
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