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The Death of Lyndon B. Johnson: Causes and Controversies

Health Issues and Medical History Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, had a history of heart problems dating back to the 1950s. In 1955, he suffered a severe heart attack that required emergency surgery, and he subsequently underwent several additional surgeries over the years. In 1972, Johnson was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains and was diagnosed…