Multiple choice Which of the following best describes the significance of Lyndon B. Johnson? was the first General to be elected president promoted New Frontier & was assassinated while in office cut taxes and balanced the federal budget promoted Great Society & grew credibility gap during Vietnam Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Lyndon B. Johnson implemented the Great Society programs to fight poverty and civil rights issues, but his administration faced significant public distrust regarding the Vietnam War.