Oral history transcript, John Chancellor, interview 1 (I), 4/25/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny)
Title:
Oral history transcript, John Chancellor, interview 1 (I), 4/25/1969, by Dorothy Pierce (McSweeny)
Number of Pages:
49
Description:
Chancellor’s career history; getting to know LBJ. Mrs. Johnson’s effect on LBJ; European view of LBJ; Relationship of LBJ with the Kennedys. Chancellor’s appointment to the Voice of America and the following aspects of VOA: national radio organization workings, policy problems, determining how to portray America to radio listeners; LBJ’s lack of involvement, USIA, recommended changes. Chancellor’s comments on 1964 convention, LBJ’s relationship with the press, how LBJ’s career as a legislator shaped his approach to the presidency, LBJ’s devious and manipulative nature, LBJ as aristocrat, and placing the blame for LBJ’s lack of popularity. Comments on the effectiveness of George Reedy; George Christian; Bill Moyers’ work for LBJ. Commentary on White House influence on news coverage, LBJ’s response to critical press coverage, preferential treatment to certain newsmen, LBJ’s decision on to run, 1968 convention, LBJ’s way of helping departing staff members, Vietnam, the effect of daily television coverage of the Vietnam War, LBJ’s legacy.
