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Robert Caro discusses his book "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: volume two: Means of ascent"

BROADCAST: Apr. 23, 1990 | DURATION: 00:52:33

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Synopsis

Interviewing journalist and author Robert Caro about his book "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: volume two: Means of ascent," which details seven years of Lyndon Johnson’s life in the House of Representatives as he tries to climb the political ladder.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 23, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 33 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

American History & Politics

People

Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

Caro, Robert A.--Interviews. Caro, Robert A. Years of Lyndon Johnson. Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Presidents--United States--Biography Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews. United States--Politics and government--1 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes Radio programs Authors--United States--20th century--Interviews Politics and government--United States

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