Kathleen J. Turner discusses her book, “Lyndon Johnson’s Dual War.” She begins by explaining President Lyndon Johnson’s struggle with inheriting the presidency after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. She talks about Johnson’s struggle with continuing the Vietnam War. She describes interviews that she conducted with Johnson’s friends and family. Turner discusses the relationship between Johnson and his political rival, Bobby Kennedy. She ends the interview by talking about Johnson’s decision not to rerun for the Presidency in 1968.
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Press coverage Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - United States Press and politics - United States United States - Politics and government - 1963-1969
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U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Delacorta before the break and Kathleen J. Turner after. Date on case spine: 04-07-86. Date on tape: 04-07-86.
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