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Reaching for glory : Lyndon Johnson's secret White House tapes, 1964-1965

"Reaching for Glory is a mesmerizing journey into the inner psychological and emotional life of a frightened, lonely, driven, suspicious man. The Johnson of the secret tapes sees hidden enemies all around him. Disloyal aides are flirting with his nemesis, Senator Robert Kennedy. In Johnson'...

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Main Author: Johnson, Lyndon B. 1908-1973.
Contributors: Beschloss, Michael R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, c2001.
Subjects and Genres:
Johnson, Lyndon B. > (Lyndon Baines), > 1908-1973 > Archives.
United States > Politics and government > 1963-1969 > Sources.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary: "Reaching for Glory is a mesmerizing journey into the inner psychological and emotional life of a frightened, lonely, driven, suspicious man. The Johnson of the secret tapes sees hidden enemies all around him. Disloyal aides are flirting with his nemesis, Senator Robert Kennedy. In Johnson's conspiratorial mind, Communists are behind the Vietnam demonstrations on college campuses. The Soviet Ambassador is manipulating U.S. Senators to oppose the war. Right-wing fanatics are behind black rioters in Los Angeles."--Jacket.
Physical Description: 475 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 0684804085
9780684804088
9780743227148 (pbk)
074322714X (pbk)

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