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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on women in combat

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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Lyndon B. Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Lyndon B. Johnson voters

Answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 261 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Given the societal norms and military policies of the 1960s, it is likely that Johnson would have agreed with this statement to some extent, even if he did not publicly express this view. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

Given the societal norms and military policies of the 1960s, it is likely that Johnson would have agreed with this statement to some extent. The issue of sexual assault in the military was not widely discussed during his presidency, but the general belief was that combat roles could put women at risk. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

This answer reflects a common belief of the time period that men would instinctively try to protect women in dangerous situations, potentially compromising the mission. It is likely that Johnson, as a product of his time, would have shared this belief to some extent. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No

Given the historical context of Johnson's presidency, it is likely that he would have been more inclined to agree with this statement. The idea of women in combat roles was not widely accepted during the 1960s. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Johnson's stance on this issue is not well-documented, but given the societal norms and military policies of the 1960s, it is unlikely that he would have strongly supported this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While Lyndon B. Johnson was a proponent of civil rights and equality, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he specifically advocated for women in combat roles during his presidency. The issue was not a prominent one during his time in office. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

While Johnson was a champion of civil rights, there is no evidence to suggest that he considered the exclusion of women from combat roles as discriminatory. This issue was not a major focus during his presidency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,588 voters that identify as Democratic.

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