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How Going To The Bathroom Saved The Life Of Future US President Lyndon B. Johnson

During WWII, the future politician‘s urgent need to relieve himself prevented him from dying with his comrades in battle

Andrew Martin
3 min readJul 7, 2023

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The life of 36th American President Lyndon B. Johnson was curiously marked by numerous instances of fate intervening in unusual ways. One extraordinary example occurred during World War II when Johnson, then a young serviceman, made the decision to take a much-needed bathroom break, which ultimately played a crucial role in saving his life from a plane crash.

Johnson, commonly referred to as LBJ, was born on August 27, 1908. He is best known for serving as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the Presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Johnson’s Presidency was notable for advancing civil rights legislation. This included the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Despite a legacy marred by the Vietnam War, his contributions to civil rights and social reform played a significant role in reshaping American society.

Prior to embarking on his political career, Johnson served in the United States Navy during World War II. After joining up…

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Andrew Martin
Andrew Martin

Written by Andrew Martin

Dabbler in soccer, history, investing & writing. Master’s degree in baseball history. Passionate about history, diversity, culture, sports, film and investing .

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