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Oral history transcript, Robert P. Griffin, interview 1 (I), 3/2/1979, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)

it brings up the relationship between Dirksen and Lyndon Johnson, which was very close. Yes, without question, LBJ's influence was reflected through Everett Dirksen. MG: You can't recall, for example, Dirksen leaning on you to get you to support

Oral history transcript, Jack Valenti, interview 5 (V), 7/12/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

and so on, Everett Dirksen turned 180 degrees on almost everyone of these. V: No doubt the President had a hand in that. Yes, he did. I suppose history will have to record a rather unique relationship between these two men. and rather warm. I always
Richard Goodwin; Great Society speech; initiation of Great Society programs; major legislative acts; Everett Dirksen; Bill Moyers and his use of power; Horace Busby; Walter Jenkins; Valenti’s 'I sleep better because Lyndon Johnson is in the White

Oral history transcript, Samuel H. Shapiro, interview 1 (I), 3/19/1971, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

good, very good. When I was governor, I had no problems at any time, so far as cooperation was concerned. F: Were you ever able to get any insights into President Johnson's relationship with Senator [Everett] Dirksen? Dirksen's a Republican. I

Oral history transcript, Charles Roberts, interview 1 (I), 1/14/1970, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

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