Remembering LBJ Who Died 52 Years Ago Today.
Mike Magee This is the 52nd anniversary of the death of Lyndon Baines Johnson from his 5th Heart Attack. And two days ago was the 39th anniversary of the first celebration of a new federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In signing that original proclamation in 1983, President Ronald Reagan said, “The majesty […]
Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham Reflections on Jan. 6th.
Mike Magee On the one year anniversary of the June 6th Insurrection, historians were well represented by two of their own – Jon Meacham and Doris Kearns Goodwin – who were invited to address members of Congress in a session moderated by Carla D. Hayden, Librarian of Congress. Here is a review for your reflection […]
Remember Yesterday – The Day The “Full Biden” Emerged From Behind the Screen.
Mike Magee Yesterday, President Biden made clear he had had enough of McCarthy and Abbott and DeSantis. “We’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin”, were his words. The politics of the moment – muscular, clear, and calculated – were reminiscent of another veteran politician and President, Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson brought to the […]