HISTORY This Week cover image

Declaring War on Poverty (feat. Doris Kearns Goodwin)

HISTORY This Week

00:00

A Dance with History: Encountering Johnson's Charisma

This chapter explores a young woman's unexpected encounter with President Johnson at a White House event, challenging her preconceived notions of him. The juxtaposition of her admiration during their dance and her opposition to his Vietnam War policies creates a complex emotional turmoil for her.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app