Chief of Staff: Lyndon Johnson and His Presidency
W. Marvin Watson and Sherwin Markman discussed their book, Chief of Staff: Lyndon Johnson and His Presidency, published by St. Martins Press… read more
W. Marvin Watson and Sherwin Markman discussed their book, Chief of Staff: Lyndon Johnson and His Presidency, published by St. Martins Press. They related their experiences as members of President Lyndon Johnson’s staff. Mr. Watson talked about the idiosyncrasies of the former president, Johnson’s relationship with Robert Kennedy, and how historians have evaluated the Johnson administration. close
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