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'We Need Your Help'

… the day after Hurricane Betsy slammed into New Orleans, President Johnson heard about the Category 4 storm’s damage …

'I Think He Ought to Be Institutionalized'

… following his arrest on a morals charge. Nine days later, President Johnson and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) …

'You Got Lots of Guts'

… with help from a spinal support device, Kennedy phoned President Johnson from the hospital. …

'More War' or 'More Appeasement'

… a congressional reception at the White House that evening, President Johnson requested remarks on Vietnam from Secretary …

'Can’t You Help Me'

… As part of an extraordinarily complex legislative strategy, President Johnson needed key Democratic votes in the Senate …

'It’s Largely a Propaganda Effort'

… Secretary of Defense Robert S. “Bob” McNamara gave President Johnson an initial assessment of the attack and …

'Where Do You Stop'

… In this call, President Johnson asked Senate Majority Leader Michael J. …

'Militarily, A Highly Successful Operation'

… Secretary of Defense Robert S. “Bob” McNamara reported to President Johnson on the outcome of the hostage rescue …

'Y’all Can’t Keep a Secret'

… A frustrated President Johnson used strong language to berate Secret …

'We Can’t Invade Cuba'

… congressional leaders on his intention to blockade Cuba, President Kennedy faced the wrath of several senators opposed …

'I’m Just as Close as the Phone'

… injuries and was hospitalized for the next six months. President Johnson spoke to Teddy’s brother Robert …

'We've Been Talking Enough'

… greater energy into U.S. policy toward Latin America, President Johnson asked U.S. ambassador to Mexico Thomas C. …

Dr. Spock on Medicare Politics

… which he had discussed the Medicare bill. Spock relayed to President Johnson some of the network’s troubles in finding a …

'We’ve Got to Work Our Will'

… this postelection conversation about legislative strategy, President Johnson conferred with Speaker of the House John W. …

'It’s a Horrible, Tragic Thing'

… Angeles after winning the California Democratic primary, President Johnson placed a call to Sen. Edward …

'Make the Law Bend to the Problem'

… Betsy made landfall in Louisiana and Mississippi. President Johnson surveyed the damage the following day, and …

'Get the Immigration Bill Reported'

… President Johnson beseeched Attorney General …

'I Think It’s Dynamite'

'What Do You Think Happened to Them?'

… with Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach, President Johnson ruminated over whether to see the parents …

'We’re Just So Fond of You'

… President and Lady Bird Johnson exchanged Christmas greetings and well wishes with the former president and first lady, Harry S. and Elizabeth …