https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/lp/23737d36bc5dd68eb12015c4784128e8/ https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/view/upi/23737d36bc5dd68eb12015c4784128e8/House-Speaker-designate-Sam-Rayburn-R-meets-with-Senate-Democratic-leader-Lyndon-Johnson/ Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908–January 22, 1973), LBJ, 36th President of the United States (1963–1969), long career in U.S. Congress, 37th Vice President, leader Democratic Party, Great Society, Vietnam War, war on poverty, amuel Taliaferro Rayburn (January 6, 1882 – November 16, 1961), Democratic politician, Mr. Sam, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for 17 years UPI UPI https://cdnph.upi.com/pv/upi/23737d36bc5dd68eb12015c4784128e8/New-leaders-confer.jpg

House Speaker designate Sam Rayburn (R) meets with Senate Democratic leader Lyndon Johnson



House Speaker designate Sam Rayburn (R) meets with Senate Democratic leader Lyndon Johnson

Bonham, Texas: House Speaker designate Sam Rayburn (R) points out a local scenic item to Senate Democratic leader Lyndon Johnson after Johnson flew in for a brief visit to confer on organization of a Democratic Congress 11/6/1954. (UPI Photo)

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