August 11, 2020
Lyndon B. Johnson: The Controversial One
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After the Kennedy years, what lay ahead for America was a presidential 180.
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Replacing the polished New Englander was a Texan named Lyndon B. Johnson.
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He was the kind of guy who'd steal a piece of bacon off your plate without asking, even if you were the prime minister of New Zealand's wife.
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LBJ was catapulted into the presidency by tragic circumstances, but his goal was clear. On a diet consisting of women, cigarettes, and booze, he would outwork and outlast anyone who opposed him. To view this episode’s full list of sources, please visit parcast.com/verypresidentialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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