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LBJ and Age: A Young Leader

Clip: Season 24 | 1m 27s

In 1954, with the Republicans in control of the White House, the Democrats gained control of the Senate, making Lyndon Johnson the youngest Majority Leader ever. He was 46 years old.

Aired: 10/31/11

Rating: NR

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