Johnson did not run for a second full term in the 1968 presidential election. He was succeeded by Republican Richard Nixon. His presidency marked the high tide of modern liberalism in the United States. ... In foreign affairs, Johnson's presidency was dominated by the Cold War and the Vietnam War.

What happened to Lyndon B Johnson in 1968?

In the 1968 presidential election, he ended his bid for re-nomination after a disappointing result in the New Hampshire primary, and the election was eventually won by Republican candidate Richard Nixon. Johnson returned to his Texas ranch and kept a low profile until he died of a heart attack in 1973.

When did Johnson announces no reelection campaign?

March 31 – President Johnson announces at the end of a speech that he will not run for reelection nor accept the nomination of the Democratic Party if offered.