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Taking Charge
Overview
Lyndon Johnson's secretly recorded tapes offer us the only chance we are ever likely to have to eavesdrop on an American President from his first moments in office until the end. This universally acclaimed volume captures LBJ's private passions and bedrock beliefs as he takes command after John Kennedy's assassination; makes his first fateful decisions on civil rights, poverty, and Vietnam; and runs against Barry Goldwater for President. Michael Beschloss's observations and annotations enhance our understanding of Johnson, his era, and his lasting impact on American politics and culture.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780684847924
- ISBN-10: 0684847922
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publish Date: September 1998
- Dimensions: 9.29 x 6.12 x 1.35 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.88 pounds
- Page Count: 592
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