1963-1969

Provides a detailed account of events that led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including descriptions of significant milestones in the civil rights movement; contains profiles of leading individuals in the campaign; and features a selection of primary source documents.

Describes the personal and historical events that shaped the life of the thirty-sixth president of the United States.

Examines the progressive political climate in the United States during the 1960s, discusses the numerous government initiatives that were established, and explains why a time of such great change ended so quickly.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency, profiling key members of his administration and examining crucial events, policies, and issues of the era. Includes a chronology and a selection of primary documents.

Inside account of Lyndon Johnson's turn around on the Vietnam War with new sources of secret documents and confidential memos.

Examines the relationship between President Lyndon Johnson and Martin Luther King, Jr. in the aftermath of John Kennedy's assassination and in relation to the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.