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Panelist includes lynda bird johnson robb, the eldest daughter of president and mrs. Johnson. Lynda is the former chairman of the board for reading is fundamental, the nations largest childrens literary organization. She serves on the board of the lbj foundation. She is also the former first lady of virginia and another proud alumnus of the university of texas in austin. I might mention as well her , husband, former senator and former governor chuck robb is here. Lynda will be joined on stage by...

Finally, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce our first moderator, the great Bob Schieffer. As all of you know, bob is the cbs news chief washington correspondent and the awardwinning host of face the nation. Bob made some news of his own earlier this month when he announced he was stepping down from face the nation. Im hoping we will all help change his mind before lunch today. Bob has been a reporter for more than half a century and is has virtually won every award in broadcast journalism d...

We thought it would be important to look at the complicated early history of medicare and how difficult it was for previous administrations to enact legislation that so many of us now take for granted. Besides myself, our first panelist includes lynda bird johnson robb, the eldest daughter of president and mrs. Johnson. Lynda is the former chairman of the board for reading is fundamental, the nations largest to childrens literary organization. And she serves on the board of the lbj foundation. S...

Now a decision on how president johnson succeeded in getting medicare passed, taking a look at the political process 50 years ago. Speakers including his daughter linda johnsonrobb. Hosted by aspen institute, this is 50 minutes. Our first panel is lbj and passing medicare and medicaid, why johnson succeeded where others failed. He thought it important to look back at the complicated history and how difficult it was for previous administrations to enact legislation that so many of us now have for...

[ applause ] have a great day. Thanks so much. Thank you, mr. President. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. How are you, brother . Nice to see you. How are you . Mr. President , congratulations to you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Great day. Thank you very much. American history tv is in primetime tuesday night with a look at congress. First, house historian matthew wosnewski discuss the history of women in congress through artifacts and photography. Then a look at the house ways Means...

Www. Cspan. Org. Up next on the presidency. President ial aides to discuss the role of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon during the vietnam war. Alexander butterfield and tom johnson explore the foreign policies of the president s they worked for. Emotional burdens they faced during the conflict. Part of the threeday conference at the lyndon b. Johnson president ial library. It is called the vietnam war summit. You can find Schedule Information at cspan. Org. This program is about an hour. Please...

Please welcome the director of the lbj president ial library. The on may 22, 1971 crowd assembled on the university of texas grounds to dedicate this library. 2100 antiwar protesters were kept from interrupting the proceedings by a phalanx of highway patrolman. Warr chance of no more carried by high winds and accompanied by the pounding of trashcan lids were clearly heard. By former president Lyndon Johnson and his assembled guests including president nixon. It was an apt metaphor. Had filtereda...

Good afternoon and welcome. Mark on may 22, 1971 the crowd assembled on the university of texas grounds to dedicate this library. 2100 antiwar protesters were kept from interrupting the proceedings by a phalanx of highway patrolman. Chance of no more war carried by high winds and accompanied by the pounding of trashcan lids were clearly heard. By former president Lyndon Johnson and his assembled guests including president nixon. It was an apt metaphor. The vietnam war had filtered into the admin...

We look at the progress thats been made and what still needs to be done. Part of the problem is that not only do we have people who are poor and unemployed, we have so many people who are employed and poor. Weve done well on the safety net part, but not well on helping people achieve success in america. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you s...

Been made and what still needs to be done. Part of the problem is that not only do we have people who are poor and unemployed, we have so many people who are employed and poor. Weve done well on the safety net part, but not well on helping people achieve success in america. Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make ...