Legacy of President Lyndon Johnson
This was the keynote luncheon address at an event sponsored by the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation as part of the year-long centennial celebration commemorating President Johnson’s 100th birthday. The event was held in the Kaiser Family Foundation Barbara Jordan Conference Center.
Joseph Califano talked about President Lyndon Johnson’s achievements. He asserted that Democrats' unwillingness to mention those achievement… read more
Joseph Califano talked about President Lyndon Johnson’s achievements. He asserted that Democrats' unwillingness to mention those achievements because of his failure in Vietnam denies Americans examples of the progressive tradition and of how government can work. Mr. Califano was President Johnson’s top White House domestic aide.
This was the keynote luncheon address at an event sponsored by the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation as part of the year-long centennial celebration commemorating President Johnson’s 100th birthday. The event was held in the Kaiser Family Foundation Barbara Jordan Conference Center. close
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