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Johnson's Decision: How It Was Made
Washington reports trace the 1968 reelection decision to Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird, evolving from private talks in 1965 to a televised withdrawal. Key steps included consultations with Connally and McNamara, drafting James Christian and Horace Busby drafts, and a pivotal Vietnam speech revision on the eve of the announcement. The plan culminated in a public move to end the campaign while pursuing peace and a durable presidency.
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New York Times News Service
Washington
Lyndon Baines
Lady Bird Johnson
White House
Vietnam
Humphrey
Texas
Johnson
Friends
Gov
John Connally
Defense
Connally
Democratic Party
George Christian
Christian
Lbj Ranch
William C. Westmoreland
Gov. Connally
Westmoreland
Horace Busby
Busby
Texas Ranch
Tom Johnson
Welcome Company
Lloyd Hackler
Hackler
Citizens For Johnson-Humphrey
Clark Clifford
McNamara
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Capitol Hill
North Vietnam
Wisconsin
Eugene J. McCarthy
Harry McPherson
Earle Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William P. Bundy
Far East
Walt W. Rostow
McPherson
Clifford