Everybody has a different outlook on a modern hero. Some people think of them as brave romancers, who would do anything for the damsel in distress. Others prefer a brother at arms, rushing into distress for those they love. No matter who it is though, these people expect equality from their “hero.” Nobody imagines a slave owner, or an Ellis Island employee as their hero. That’s what makes indiscrimination the trait that makes a modern hero. These heroes are made to care for everyone close to them, no matter their sex, race, or beliefs. And the modern day hero that outlines this more than any other is Lyndon Baines Johnson. Through multiple laws formed, to exploiting the government for indiscriminating education, to appointing the first African
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After winning the election, John Kennedy immediately took drastic measures to keep Johnson happy, telling aides: "I can't afford to have my vice president, who knows every reporter in Washington, going around saying we're all screwed up, so we're going to keep him happy." (Schlesinger, “A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House” p.973) Johnson used this to his advantage, becoming the head of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment opportunities, where he worked with all minorities. Exactly Two hours after Kennedy was assassinated, Lyndon was sworn into office, and took flight. He pressured Congress into accepting Kennedy’s Civil Rights bill of 1963, giving him lots of credit and support from the African American crowd. In an effort to give rights to everyone, he also changed immigration laws from the 1920s, which doubled the immigration flow, and gave them greater educational rights. He also was able to put the first African American judge, Thurgood Marshall, on the team. Looking back on Johnson’s life, it is obvious that he is a modern hero through his efforts to indiscriminately give educational and job opportunities to everyone, not just whites. Starting from his grandfather’s ideals, taught him equality at a young age, to teaching young Mexican Americans, which gave him sympathy to the poor. This directly influenced every decision he made in office, and was what he strived for, passing laws to let more immigrants in, and giving them more rights. His untainted, indiscriminate eye is the trait that makes him, and every other man of his caliber, a true modern
After winning the election, John Kennedy immediately took drastic measures to keep Johnson happy, telling aides: "I can't afford to have my vice president, who knows every reporter in Washington, going around saying we're all screwed up, so we're going to keep him happy." (Schlesinger, “A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House” p.973) Johnson used this to his advantage, becoming the head of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment opportunities, where he worked with all minorities. Exactly Two hours after Kennedy was assassinated, Lyndon was sworn into office, and took flight. He pressured Congress into accepting Kennedy’s Civil Rights bill of 1963, giving him lots of credit and support from the African American crowd. In an effort to give rights to everyone, he also changed immigration laws from the 1920s, which doubled the immigration flow, and gave them greater educational rights. He also was able to put the first African American judge, Thurgood Marshall, on the team. Looking back on Johnson’s life, it is obvious that he is a modern hero through his efforts to indiscriminately give educational and job opportunities to everyone, not just whites. Starting from his grandfather’s ideals, taught him equality at a young age, to teaching young Mexican Americans, which gave him sympathy to the poor. This directly influenced every decision he made in office, and was what he strived for, passing laws to let more immigrants in, and giving them more rights. His untainted, indiscriminate eye is the trait that makes him, and every other man of his caliber, a true modern