In 1954, Lyndon Johnson became the youngest Majority Leader ever, at 46 years old.
In 1992, President HW Bush seemed increasingly out of touch.
Mounting pressure to rescue hostages in Iran led Jimmy Carter to order a rescue operation.
On March 30th, 1981, President Reagan was shot.
HW Bush fired most of Reagan's appointees to distance himself from his predecessor.
Americans doubted that a former Hollywood "B" actor could manage the country.
A comparison of George Bush and Ronald Reagan.
In 1964, American bombers in Vietnam demonstrated that LBJ was a committed anti-Communist.
HW Bush initiated a war in Iraq instead of imposing economic sanctions.
In 1981, Reagan aided the Polish workers movement.
As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concerned with Reagan's age.
Johnson was hesitant to take on the role of Vice President.
