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Treating the Johnson Treatment

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America's 36th President Lyndon B. Johnson was an iconic figure, but so many people think he’s so hard to understand. He’s often flattened into crude ambition or the shadow of Vietnam, but that shortcut misses the point: LBJ may be the most “Texan” president we’ve ever had, and his Texas Hill Country roots help explain both his rough style and his outsized impact on modern American life.

We walk through why Johnson belongs near the top tier of presidents when you measure actual change. If you care about Texas history, American political history, civil rights history, or the real mechanics of passing laws, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone who argues about LBJ, and leave us a review with your take on his legacy.

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