The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson
- ISBN-10
- 0679405070
- ISBN-13
- 9780679405078
- Series
- The Passage of Power
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 712
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1982
- Publisher
- Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
- Author
- Robert A. Caro
Description
Examines Lyndon Johnson's volatile relationships with John and Robert Kennedy, describes JFK's assassination from Johnson's viewpoint, and recounts his accomplishments as president before they were overshadowed by the Vietnam War.
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