A biography of Lyndon Johnson ranging from his birth to his death in 1973. Includes interviews with Lady Bird, John Kenneth Galbraith, J. William Fulbright, Larry O'Brien, Hubert Humphrey, and hundreds of others.
Lyndon B. Johnson's pivotal first day as president
Gillon, Steven M
2009
Chronicles the events that took place within the twenty-four hours after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and discusses Lyndon B. Johnson's ascension to power.
Describes the social reform work done by President Johnson and the significant legislative accomplishments through which he hoped to help blacks and the poor of America.
Explores the photographs of the official White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton, and describes how his pictures of the smooth succession of power after Kennedy's assassination reassured many shocked Americans.
Examines the life and political career of Lyndon B. Johnson, and explains how his foreign policy failures overrode the successes of his domestic programs.