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Lyndon B. Johnson’s Last Words
“Send Mike immediately!”— Lyndon B. Johnson, January 22, 1973
Who Was Lyndon B. Johnson?
Lyndon B. Johnson became President after JFK's assassination and passed the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. His presidency was destroyed by the Vietnam War.
The Final Moments
LBJ suffered a heart attack at his Texas ranch. He called for his Secret Service agent Mike Howard, who tried to help him but could not save him.
Are These Words Verified?
Secret Service agent Mike Howard directly reported LBJ's call for help. Multiple credible sources confirm this as his final words when he suffered his heart attack.
Sources
- firsthand Secret Service Agent Mike Howard firsthand account
- biography Robert Caro biography The Passage of Power
- newspaper Contemporaneous news reports
Legacy
LBJ's Great Society programs transformed American social policy. Vietnam ended his presidency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Lyndon B. Johnson’s last words?
“Send Mike immediately!”
How did Lyndon B. Johnson die?
Lyndon B. Johnson died on January 22, 1973 at the age of 64. Cause of death: Myocardial infarction.
Were Lyndon B. Johnson’s last words documented?
Secret Service agent Mike Howard directly reported LBJ's call for help. Multiple credible sources confirm this as his final words when he suffered his heart attack.
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