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Presidency of LBJ
November 20, 2005
Robert Caro writer, 1975 Pulitzer Prize
Jack Valenti former advisor to President Johnson
Anthony Lewis writer, 1955 Pulitzer Prize
Bruce J. Schulman historian, Boston University
Lizabeth Cohen professor, American studies, Harvard

Robert Caro, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of President Johnson delivers the keynote address in the Kennedy Library's ongoing examination of 20th century presidents. He is joined by Jack Valenti, who served as Special Advisor to President Johnson; Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times writer Anthony Lewis; and Boston University historian Bruce Schulman to discuss President Lyndon Baines Johnson's legacy. Harvard University historian Lizabeth Cohen moderates the discussion.

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