| The Presidential Recordings: Lyndon B. Johnson: Toward the Great Society: February 1, 1964-May 31, 1964 Three-Volume Sl Edition Contributor(s): Germany, Kent B. (Editor), Johnson, Robert David (Editor), McKee, Guian A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0393062864 ISBN-13: 9780393062861 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $157.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2007 Annotation: This is presidential power in its rawest form, revealed alongside the private vulnerabilities of the world's most public man. Thrust into the presidency by the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson immediately confronted the twin challenges of leading a nation in mourning while ensuring the continuity of government. As one of his first acts, Johnson ordered a secret taping system installed in the White House and began recording his telephone conversations. These volumes continue the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs's acclaimed Presidential Recordings series, covering the time period between February 1, 1964, and May 31, 1964. During these dramatic months, LBJ launched his War on Poverty, questioned the viability of the U.S. policy in Vietnam, and deftly managed the progress of a historic civil rights bill through Congress. 3-volume boxed hardcover. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State |
| Dewey: 973.923 |
| LCCN: 2004066167 |
| Series: Presidential Recordings |
| Physical Information: 5.8" H x 6.5" W x 9.9" (9.41 lbs) 3536 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thrust into the presidency by the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson immediately confronted the twin challenges of leading a nation in mourning while ensuring the continuity of government. As one of his first acts, Johnson ordered a secret taping system installed in the White House and began recording his telephone conversations. This three-volume boxed set continues the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs's acclaimed Presidential Recordings series, covering the time period between February 1, 1964, and May 31, 1964. During these dramatic months, LBJ launched his War on Poverty, questioned the viability of the U.S. policy in Vietnam, and deftly managed the progress of a historic civil rights bill through Congress. |
Contributor Bio(s): Naftali, Timothy: - Timothy Naftali, a frequent contributor to Slate and NPR, is director of the federal Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. He lives in Los Angeles, California.May, Ernest: - Ernest May is Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard University. |