Edited by Gerald Boerner
Commentary:
The mid-1960s were a time when much activity and change was sweeping our land. A popular, young President (John F. Kennedy) had been assassinated and a new President with a vision (Lyndon B. Johnson) succeeded to the office unexpectedly. What was this vision? Johnson foresaw a “Great Society” in which Poverty would be reduced, all citizens would Vote, Civil Rights would be extended to the African Americans, all children would have equal access to an Education. And, lest we forget it, we would fight a war in the jungles of Southeast (Vietnam), and deal with riots and anti-war protests in our urban areas.
Is that enough for a one & one-half term President? Indeed it was! But he was prepared to handle it after all the years in the Senate. He was successful in getting this substantial legislative agenda passed. He was true to his vision and delivered. It would have been interesting to see what he could have accomplished domestically without the Vietnam War. But even with it he made huge strides towards his vision of “The Great Society.”
So, lets get this exploration on the road… GLB
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Quotations Related to LYNDON B. JOHNSON:
“A man without a vote is man without protection.”
— Lyndon B. Johnson
“Doing what’s right isn’t the problem. It is knowing what’s right.”
— Lyndon B. Johnson
“Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.”
— Lyndon B. Johnson