A biography of the thirty-sixth president of the United States discusses his personal life, education, and political career and covers the formative events of his time.
Charles Peters, a keen observer of Washington politics for more than five decades, tells the story of Johnson's presidency as the tale of an immensely talented politician driven by ambition and desire.
A poll coming to Johnson four days before the election showed him with a 61 percent to 39 percent lead . ... Republicans began distributing , especially in the South and the West , copies of A Texan Looks at Lyndon by J. Evetts Haley .
The long-time Johnson aide and former presidential press secretary paints an incisive portrait of the two faces of Lyndon Johnson--the brilliant, inspiring political leader and the boorish, egotistical personality
Taking advantage of newly released evidence, this second edition incorporates a selection of fresh documents, including transcripts of Johnson's phone conversations and conservative reactions to his leadership, to examine the issues and ...
Charles Peters, a keen observer of Washington politics for more than five decades, tells the story of Johnson's presidency as the tale of an immensely talented politician driven by ambition and desire.
( W. Lee O'Daniel was a Texas businessman and radio personality whose popularity propelled him to the governor's seat and then to the Senate . one was the governor of Texas , W. Lee O'Daniel , known as “ Pappy .
This collection offers an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the central arguments and scholarly debates from his term in office.
This pioneering assessment of all significant aspects of the Johnson presidency is the first book-length appraisal by a professional historian to cover all issues, decisions, and developments of consequence--from foreign...
In November 22, 1963, historian Steven Gillon tells the story of how Johnson consolidated power in the twenty-four hours following the assassination.
Lyndon B. Johnson, in full Lyndon Baines Johnson, also called LBJ, 36th president of the United States (1963-69).