Spears’ youth; Spears’ entry into politics; getting to know LBJ; Spears role in the 1948 and 1954 elections; LBJ becoming favorite son in 1956; Spears’ relationship with Allan Shivers; Shivers becoming a Republican; 1960 Los Angeles convention;…
Allan Shivers and LBJ's 1956 fight for control of the Texas Democratic Party; Spears' work with Shivers; Shivers leaving the Democratic Party; the 1956 Texas Democratic Convention; Dwight Eisenhower as president; John Connally.