
Ep. 69: Bobby Kennedy and His Enemies (Part 1)
The Re-Education with Eli Lake
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The Bobby Kennedy Path to Opposing the Vietnam War
LZ Granderson: President Johnson didn't expect Bobby Kennedy to become a critic of his war policy. He says the move towards more US military presence in Vietnam is happening under the advice of Kennedy's own advisor. LZ: Having a potentially powerful senator who does not like you very much is not necessarily a good thing for Johnson. "I don't think Johnson anticipated the degree to which Kennedy would eventually become a critic"
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