These Politicians Have Battled Through Chronic Health Issues - Page 15 of 32

Lyndon B. Johnson

The 36^th President of the United States had troubles with his kidneys, had his gallbladder removed, and most notably had chronic heart issues, including four heart attacks. Despite his many serious health problems, Johnson carried America forward after the tragic Kennedy assassination, won his first Presidential election by the largest margin in U.S. history, and signed the Civil Rights Act into law.