President Lyndon B. Johnson played a significant role in Black history, particularly for his support and signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These landmark pieces of legislation were instrumental in dismantling segregation and disenfranchisement of African Americans in the United States.

Johnson's commitment to civil rights was influenced by his upbringing in Texas, where he witnessed racial discrimination firsthand. As President, he made it a priority to advance civil rights, despite facing opposition from many in his own party and the broader white community.

In signing these acts, Johnson said, "We have talked long enough in this country about equal rights. We have talked for more than 100 years. It is time now to write the next chapter-and to write it in the books of law." The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to overcome barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

While Johnson's presidency is often overshadowed by his handling of the Vietnam War, his actions in advancing civil rights have had a lasting impact on Black history in the United States.