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2012-09-22T11:46:16-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNWY1XC8zMDgyMzUtMDUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Robert Caro talked about his book, The Passage of Power. The fourth book of his series, “The Years of Lyndon Johnson,” it covers the years from 1958 to 1964, during which Senate Majority Leader Johnson traded that powerful position for the vice presidency, but then in an unexpected way achieved the presidency. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
He was interviewed following his presentation in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information.
He was interviewed following his presentation in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information.
Robert Caro talked about his book, The Passage of Power. The fourth book of his series, “The Years of Lyndon Johnson,” it covers the years… read more
Robert Caro talked about his book, The Passage of Power. The fourth book of his series, “The Years of Lyndon Johnson,” it covers the years from 1958 to 1964, during which Senate Majority Leader Johnson traded that powerful position for the vice presidency, but then in an unexpected way achieved the presidency. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
He was interviewed following his presentation in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. close
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