Political Developments: Lyndon Johnson becoming President and the 1964 Election Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Kennedy’s Vice President?
A
Lyndon Johnson
2
Q
Which commission was made to investigate Kennedy’s assassination?
A
Warren Commission
3
Q
When was Kennedy assassinated? (To the month)
A
November 1963
4
Q
What did the Warren Commission conclude about conspiracies around the assassination?
A
There should be no conspiracies made around Kennedy’s assassination
5
Q
Who won the 1964 election?
A
Lyndon Johnson
6
Q
Who was the Republican candidate in the 1964 election?
A
Barry Goldwater
7
Q
What popular vote majority did Johnson get over Goldwater?
A
16 million
8
Q
How many times more electoral votes did Johnson get over Goldwater?
A
9 times as many electoral votes
