Oral history transcript, Edwin L. Weisl, Sr., interview 1 (I), 5/13/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

Title:

Oral history transcript, Edwin L. Weisl, Sr., interview 1 (I), 5/13/1969, by Joe B. Frantz

Number of Pages:

44

Description:

Biographical information; contact with LBJ; LBJ’s decision to join the Navy; helping in Texas Congressional campaigns; 1948 Senate campaign; Weisl’s committees; LBJ’s interest in space; 1957 Civil Rights Act; 1960 and 1964 Presidential elections; relationship of LBJ and JFK; LBJ’s idea of his role as VP; effects of JFK assassination; consideration of dropping LBJ in 1964; LBJ’s VP selection; Vietnam War; assessments of LBJ; 3/31 announcement; LBJ’s training by professionals in public speaking and image; LBJ’s attitude toward intellectuals; LBJ in retirement; 1955 heart attack.

Contributor:

Weisl, Edwin L. (Edwin Louis), Sr. 1896-1972

Collection:

LBJ Library Oral Histories

Collection Description:

Go to List of Holdings

Series:

Transcripts of LBJ Library Oral Histories

See Also:

See all online interviews with Edwin L. Weisl, Sr.

Subject:

Assassinations; JFK Assassination; Outer Space; Vietnam

Relation:

Go to Interviewee bio page

Rights:

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