The years of Lyndon Johnson
Traces young Lyndon Johnson's rise from Texas poverty to political power, illuminating his political relationships.
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- Full title :The years of Lyndon Johnson.
Summary
Traces young Lyndon Johnson's rise from Texas poverty to political power, illuminating his political relationships.
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- Publication Date:1990, ©1982.
- Edition:Vintage books ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Vintage Books
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1990, ©1982.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0679729453, 9780679729457
- oclc:ocn870646496
- LC Classification:E846
- Dewey Decimal:B
Table of Contents
V. 1. The path to power. 1908-1941. pt. 1. The trap -- The Bunton strain -- The people's party -- The Johnson strut -- The father and mother -- The son -- "The best man I ever knew" -- "The bottom of the heap" -- pt. 2. Escape -- "Bull" Johnson -- The rich man's daughter -- Cotulla -- White stars and black stars -- "A very unusual ability" -- pt. 3. Sowing -- On his way -- The New Deal -- The boss of the little Congress -- In tune -- Lady Bird -- Rayburn -- "Put them to work!" -- The dam -- pt. 4. Reaping -- The first campaign -- From the forks of the creeks -- Galveston -- Balancing the books -- Longlea -- The tenth district -- The sad irons -- "I'll get it for you" -- pt. 5. New fields -- Mr. Johnson goes to Washington -- A contract and three telegrams -- Campaign committee -- The Munsey Building -- Through the back door -- pt. 6. Defeat -- "Pass the biscuits, Pappy" -- "I want to see Lyndon" -- "Mister Speaker" -- The "perfect Roosevelt man."
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