President Lyndon B. Johnson: Triumph to Tragedy
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The Rise and Fall of LBJ
This chapter examines the turbulent presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing his early successes and the overwhelming challenges posed by the Vietnam War and civil unrest. It highlights his profound sense of isolation leading up to his decision not to seek re-election, set against the backdrop of the transformative social changes of the 1960s. The narrative also explores his formative years in Texas, detailing how his upbringing and early experiences informed his political acumen and empathetic engagement with issues of poverty and discrimination.
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