Early Life and Education of Mike Johnson: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Mike Johnson. A timeline of key moments.

Mike Johnson is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the 56th Speaker of the House since 2023. A Republican, he has represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017, now in his fifth term. His rise to the speakership marks a significant moment in American politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 30, 1972: Birth of James Michael Johnson

On January 30, 1972, James Michael Johnson was born. He is an American lawyer and politician who has been serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023.

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1984: Pat Johnson's Injury in Fire

In 1984, Pat Johnson, while working with the Shreveport Fire Department, was severely injured and disabled in a fire at a cold storage facility. A fellow firefighter, Captain Percy R. Johnson, died in that fire.

1995: Bachelor of Science

In 1995, Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Louisiana State University, becoming a first-generation college graduate.

1998: Juris Doctor Degree

In 1998, Johnson graduated from Louisiana State's Paul M. Hebert Law Center with a Juris Doctor degree.

May 1, 1999: Marriage to Kelly Renee Lary

On May 1, 1999, Mike Johnson married Kelly Renee Lary. Their primary residence is in Benton, Louisiana.

2015: Purity Ball Attendance

In 2015, Mike Johnson and his 13-year-old daughter Hannah were featured in a German television story about the purity movement, attending a purity ball.

2016: Death of Father

In 2016, James Michael Johnson's father, James Patrick "Pat" Johnson, passed away.

April 2018: Advocacy for School Prayer

In April 2018, Mike Johnson joined Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and actor Kirk Cameron to advocate for student-led school prayer and religious expression in public schools, citing the First Amendment.

February 2020: Visited Israel with 12Tribe Films Foundation

In February 2020, Mike Johnson made a trip to Israel accompanied by the 12Tribe Films Foundation.

March 2022: Podcast Launch

Since March 2022, Mike Johnson and his wife have co-hosted the podcast "Truth Be Told", discussing public affairs and other issues from a Christian perspective. Johnson has stated on his podcast that "the Word of God is, of course, the ultimate source of all truth", and attributed the success of the United States to its foundation upon a "religious statement of faith".