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Jul 26, 2016 · Lastly, the historical evidence suggests that far from being concerned about securing future generations of black votes, one of Johnson's main worries -- which, to his credit, didn't...
On a secretly recorded call in 1964, former President Johnson told National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy about his concerns escalating the war in Vietnam.
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Mar 30, 2024 · Central to the discussion is Lyndon B. Johnson’s strategic maneuvering to secure long-term support from black voters. Despite his complex legacy, which includes allegations of racism, Johnson...
Nov 16, 2009 · On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, guaranteeing African Americans the right to vote. The bill made it illegal to impose restrictions on federal,...
Nov 8, 2022 · Johnson, however, continued to worry that racial unrest could damage his chances. Shortly after the riots had subsided, Johnson confronted the potential for racial conflict at the 1964 Democratic Convention in Atlantic City. Given its close proximity to centers of black population, Johnson was worried about picketing by angry black demonstrators.
His legislative program "had such a positive effect on black Americans [it] was breathtaking when compared to the miniscule efforts of the past." The cornerstones of that program were the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Jun 9, 2020 · This passage reflects the fact that the Voting Rights Act to which Johnson was so dedicated was signed on Aug. 6, 14 days before this speech. “That was the great moment of history Johnson wanted ...
