{"product_id":"the-thirtyfirst-of-march-an-intimate-portrait-of-lyndon-johnson-9781477327470","title":"The Thirty-first of March: An Intimate Portrait of Lyndon Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHorace Busby, one of Lyndon B. Johnson's closest advisors, provides an intimate retelling of Johnson's politics and presidency in his book \"The Thirty-First of March.\" The book offers a glimpse into Johnson's inner sanctum, including his political thinking, legislative agenda, and personal struggles. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorace Busby, a close advisor to Lyndon B. Johnson, delves into the politics and presidency of the 36th President in his book, The Thirty-First of March. Spanning a twenty-year relationship, Busby offers an intimate portrayal of Johnson during a time of crisis. From the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination to the defining issues of the Great Society, including civil rights, the economy, social legislation, housing, and the Vietnam War, Busby articulates and refines Johnson's political thinking and contributes to shaping the most ambitious legislative agenda since FDR's New Deal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides a rare insight into the inner workings of Johnson's presidency, seen through the eyes of one of his closest advisors. It sheds light on Johnson's political skills, scheming nature, advice against JFK's open limousine choice, and his personal struggles with the deaths of young men in Vietnam. Busby's perspective offers a comprehensive understanding of Johnson's presidency and its impact on American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781477327470\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horace Busby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44298586161402,"sku":"9781477327470","price":12.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1687536669325_book.jpg?v=1687719029","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-thirtyfirst-of-march-an-intimate-portrait-of-lyndon-johnson-9781477327470","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}