The Resource The passage of power, Robert A. Caro
The passage of power, Robert A. Caro
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- Summary
- In volume four of this multi-part biography, the author, a Pulitzer Prize winner, follows Lyndon Johnson through both the most frustrating and the most triumphant periods of his career, describing Johnson's volatile relationship with John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy during the fight they waged for the 1960 Democratic nomination for president, through Johnson's unhappy vice presidency, his assumption to the presidency after Kennedy's assassination, his victories over the budget and civil rights, and the eroding trap of Vietnam. Previous volumes include: v. 1. The Path to Power (c1982), v. 2. Means of Ascent (c1990), v. 3. Master of the Senate (c2002)
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- xix, 712 pages
- Contents
-
- "What the hell's the presidency for?"
- Johnson vs. Kennedy: 1960. The prediction ; The rich man's son ; Forging chains ; The back stairs ; The "LBJ Special"
- "Rufus Cornpone". "Power is where power goes" ; Genuine warmth ; "Cut" ; Gestures and tactics ; The protégé
- Dallas. The cubicle ; Taking charge
- Taking Command. Aboard Air Force One ; Three encounters ; The drums
- To Become a President. EOB 274 ; The Warren Commission ; The Southern strategy ; "Old Harry" ; "The Johnsons in Johnson City" ; Serenity ; "Old Harry" II ; In the books of law ; Defeating despair ; Hammer blows ; Long enough
- Isbn
- 9780679405078
- Label
- The passage of power
- Title
- The passage of power
- Statement of responsibility
- Robert A. Caro
- Subject
-
- trueHistory writing -- United States -- 1960s
- trueHistory writing -- United States -- Presidency -- 20th century
- trueJohnson, Lyndon B, 1908-1973
- Johnson, Lyndon B., (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
- Kennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
- trueKennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination
- trueLife stories -- Politics | Politicians
- truePoliticians
- truePresidents
- Presidents -- United States -- Biography
- trueUnited States -- Politics and government
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1963-1969
- trueVice-presidents
- true1960s -- 1960 -- 1969
- trueBiographies
- trueDemocrats
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- In volume four of this multi-part biography, the author, a Pulitzer Prize winner, follows Lyndon Johnson through both the most frustrating and the most triumphant periods of his career, describing Johnson's volatile relationship with John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy during the fight they waged for the 1960 Democratic nomination for president, through Johnson's unhappy vice presidency, his assumption to the presidency after Kennedy's assassination, his victories over the budget and civil rights, and the eroding trap of Vietnam. Previous volumes include: v. 1. The Path to Power (c1982), v. 2. Means of Ascent (c1990), v. 3. Master of the Senate (c2002)
- Summary
- Examines Lyndon Johnson's volatile relationships with John and Robert Kennedy, describes JFK's assassination from Johnson's viewpoint, and recounts his accomplishments as president before they were overshadowed by the Vietnam War
- Award
-
- American History Book Prize, 2012.
- Booklist Editors' Choice, 2012.
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography, 2012.
- Mark Lynton History Prize, 2013.
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography, 2012.
- New York Times Notable Book, 2012.
- Awards note
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography, 2012.
- Biography type
- contains biographical information
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
- 10075630
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Caro, Robert A
- Dewey number
-
- 973.923092
- B
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- E846
- LC item number
- .C37 2012
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/resourcePreferred
- True
- Series statement
- The years of Lyndon Johnson
- Series volume
- [4]
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Johnson, Lyndon B.
- Kennedy, John F.
- Presidents
- United States
- United States
- Target audience
- adult
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/titleRemainder
- the years of Lyndon Johnson
- Label
- The passage of power, Robert A. Caro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [613]-628) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- "What the hell's the presidency for?" -- Johnson vs. Kennedy: 1960. The prediction ; The rich man's son ; Forging chains ; The back stairs ; The "LBJ Special" -- "Rufus Cornpone". "Power is where power goes" ; Genuine warmth ; "Cut" ; Gestures and tactics ; The protégé -- Dallas. The cubicle ; Taking charge -- Taking Command. Aboard Air Force One ; Three encounters ; The drums -- To Become a President. EOB 274 ; The Warren Commission ; The Southern strategy ; "Old Harry" ; "The Johnsons in Johnson City" ; Serenity ; "Old Harry" II ; In the books of law ; Defeating despair ; Hammer blows ; Long enough
- Control code
- 19589351
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- xix, 712 pages
- Isbn
- 9780679405078
- Lccn
- 2012010752
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- n
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocn783520805
- (OCoLC)783520805
- Label
- The passage of power, Robert A. Caro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [613]-628) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- "What the hell's the presidency for?" -- Johnson vs. Kennedy: 1960. The prediction ; The rich man's son ; Forging chains ; The back stairs ; The "LBJ Special" -- "Rufus Cornpone". "Power is where power goes" ; Genuine warmth ; "Cut" ; Gestures and tactics ; The protégé -- Dallas. The cubicle ; Taking charge -- Taking Command. Aboard Air Force One ; Three encounters ; The drums -- To Become a President. EOB 274 ; The Warren Commission ; The Southern strategy ; "Old Harry" ; "The Johnsons in Johnson City" ; Serenity ; "Old Harry" II ; In the books of law ; Defeating despair ; Hammer blows ; Long enough
- Control code
- 19589351
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- xix, 712 pages
- Isbn
- 9780679405078
- Lccn
- 2012010752
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- n
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocn783520805
- (OCoLC)783520805
Subject
- trueHistory writing -- United States -- 1960s
- trueHistory writing -- United States -- Presidency -- 20th century
- trueJohnson, Lyndon B, 1908-1973
- Johnson, Lyndon B., (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
- Kennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
- trueKennedy, John F., (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination
- trueLife stories -- Politics | Politicians
- truePoliticians
- truePresidents
- Presidents -- United States -- Biography
- trueUnited States -- Politics and government
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1963-1969
- trueVice-presidents
- true1960s -- 1960 -- 1969
- trueBiographies
- trueDemocrats
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Member of
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- trueBooklist Editors' Choice - Best Biography Books: 2012
- trueNew York Times Notable Books - Nonfiction: 2012
- trueNational Book Critics Circle Award: Biography
- trueLukas Prize Project: Mark Lynton History Prize
- trueAmerican History Book Prize
- trueLos Angeles Times Book Prizes: Biography
- Award
- American History Book Prize, 2012.
- Award
- Booklist Editors' Choice, 2012.
- Award
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography, 2012.
- Award
- Mark Lynton History Prize, 2013.
- Award
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography, 2012.
- Award
- New York Times Notable Book, 2012.
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