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The second volume of Robert A. Caro’s authoritative biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson examines his formative years following World War II, providing a detailed account of his military service and the razor‑thin margin by which he won the 1948 Texas Democratic senatorial primary. The book contextualizes Johnson’s rise within the broader politics of Texas and the United States, highlighting the impact of the 1948 election on his future political trajectory.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Robert A. Caro
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