Lyndon Johnson Administrations - Career
Career
Having worked as a teacher for two years before returning to school to earn his bachelor's degree in 1930, Johnson went back to the classroom for his first postgraduate job. Within a year he resigned to become secretary to the newly elected congressman from Texas's 14th District, Richard M. Kleberg. Thus, Johnson's political career began in 1931. He moved to Washington, D.C., where he served Congressman Kleberg for three years. Kleberg was mainly interested in the trappings of office and Johnson did most of the work. Johnson dominated the small staff and also tried to dominate the so-called "Little Congress," an organization of young congressional staffers. He met and ingratiated himself with many people who were important or destined for importance. He also learned how to use his personal contacts to get things done.
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