NPR, LBJ Legacy: Vietnam War Often Overshadows Civil Rights Feat

Published on by Kate Wodyn

From National Public Radio:

When President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act 50 years ago this summer, it was a huge legislative achievement. But in terms of LBJ’s legacy, this landmark legislation is overshadowed by his escalation of a failed war in Vietnam.

Now, there’s an effort underway to reassess the 36th President of the United States and to put some of the focus back on an issue that improved the lives of millions of Americans.

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image of LBJ speaking with MLK

via NPR