![]() ![]() O What does lack of radio, newspapers, etc. Moreover, was it Johnson the man or Johnson as raised in this area? O What does it mean that one of the most sparsely populated Congressional districts incredibly unconnected with modern technology with a largely agrarian population using farming methods that originated from medieval Europe. Earlier chapters even says that Johnson as a high school student did not know much of world affairs other than that “the league of nations existed.” O What does Johnson’s origins say about Vietnam and the reasons for going to Vietnam? There is hardly any mention of the word communism in the entire book. ![]() Importance of Johnson’s origins: Caro says that the importance of Johnson’s first congressional electoral victory is important because it launched Johnson’s political career that would lead to his Presidency, the Great Society, and the Vietnam War. ![]() What is power in the context of Johnson’s career? Does it equate to other impressions of power? Would a modern son of a state legislator coming from modest means be able to make such an ascent? Why either way? ![]() Power: In general, the question and the author’s career seems to be based around the question of what is power.The following are thoughts and questions I had on the book. Caro’s page turner The Path to Power on Lyndon Johnson’s early life. Photo I took of Caro’s book while reading it on my bedstand. ![]()
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