Oral history transcript, John B. Connally, interview 1 (I), 10/1/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

Title:

Oral history transcript, John B. Connally, interview 1 (I), 10/1/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

Number of Pages:

40

Description:

How Connally became aware of LBJ in the 1930's; LBJ's 1938 campaign; 1938 Ernest Thompson gubernatorial campaign; Eddie Joseph; how Connally became LBJ's congressional secretary; Connally's work/duties in Washington D.C.; letter-writing for LBJ; LBJ's congressional work style; LBJ trying to get on the Appropriations Committee; LBJ's use of charm; LBJ forcing staff members to stretch their abilities; FDR's third term campaign; Connally's wedding; LBJ's 1940's senatorial campaign; press relations with LBJ; LBJ's 1941 election loss to Pappy O'Daniel; why LBJ did not contest the 1941 loss; going to naval intelligence school; joining the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in 1941; active naval duty after Pearl Harbor; LBJ's duties in the Navy; deciding that LBJ should run for re-election in Congress; Mr. Charlie Marsh.

Contributor:

Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

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Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with John B. Connally

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

Possibly copyright restricted: see deed at end of transcript for details