U.S. Presidents Ranked by Approval Rating

Time has softened some of the anger toward Johnson. Historians often rank him high for his social programs and civil rights leadership, but they still see Vietnam as his tragic failure. His presidency is remembered as both visionary and heartbreaking.

Today, Johnson stands as a symbol of great ambition and the limits of political power. He wanted to build a fairer America but couldn’t escape the shadow of war. His story reminds us that even progress can come at a heavy price.