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So It Goes: Niall Ferguson on Good Books, Bad Screens, a 1968 Redux, and Hobbits | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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History's Hidden Alliances Shape Futures

The political events surrounding the 1968 presidential election reveal unexpected alliances, particularly the collusion between Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. Johnson's lack of confidence in Hubert Humphrey propelled him to work with Nixon to ensure a Nixon victory, with the understanding that Nixon would safeguard Johnson's legacy. This intricacy in political strategy showcases a deeper narrative of trust and manipulation that challenges the conventional understanding of the election.

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