The Open Mind: Lyndon Johnson - ‘Master of the Senate’ Part 2

Part 2 of the discussion of Robert Caro's book, “Lyndon Johnson: Master of the Senate.” (Taped 1-30-2002)
In May 1956, Richard D. Heffner, American historian, broadcaster, and University Professor of Communications and Public Policy at Rutgers, began a weekly public television series called The Open Mind. Well ahead of its time, the program has welcomed hundreds of interesting and influential persons from all fields to speak freely and to share their thoughts and ideas with a broad audience.
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[@ravingircey]

Good discussion, you can tell Caro is comfortable talking to a smart and incisive interviewer.

[@srr6965]

Good interview

[@robsutcliffe6218]

fascinating books! I've always wanted to meet the queen or prince charles. but top of the list is LBJ just to see what he was like :D need to keep your wits about you knowing there's guys like him around

[@patsirianni7984]

I had nothing but hatred for LBJ mainly because of the war .But all these years later and after much research I feel differently towards him and Lady Bird I respect and even admire them. I still do not agree with many of his policies But I understand them

[@johncotner5206]

What about Adlie Stevenson?

[@granskare]

I liked Pres. Truman because he ended racist activity in our military!

[@chuckiedimes1466]

Jack D--You have come as close as anyone has to summing up LBJ: He was basically a very sharp and opportunistic rube who led the country down the path to Viet Nam because he felt he needed to repay his friends (Brown & Root et al) for their support of him through the years.

[@veneta72]

Psycho music