The Case Against Lyndon Johnson And Edgar Hoover: The Dark Side of American Power

Who REALLY Killed Martin Luther King Jr.?: The Case Against Lyndon B. Johnson and J. Edgar Hoover

by Phillip F. Nelson

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Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: The Formative Years
2. Chapter 2: The Rise to Power
3. Chapter 3: The Civil Rights Era
4. Chapter 4: The Cold War
5. Chapter 5: The Vietnam War
6. Chapter 6: The Assassination of JFK
7. Chapter 7: The Fall of LBJ
8. Chapter 8: The Legacy of Hoover

Chapter 1: The Formative Years

Lyndon Johnson and Edgar Hoover were born into vastly different worlds. Johnson was raised in poverty in the Texas Hill Country, while Hoover grew up in a wealthy Washington, D.C., suburb. However, both men shared a common drive for power.

Johnson began his political career as a young man, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Senate Majority Leader in 1955. Hoover, meanwhile, joined the FBI in 1924 and quickly became its director. Under his leadership, the FBI became one of the most powerful law enforcement agencies in the world.

Chapter 2: The Rise to Power

In the early 1960s, Johnson and Hoover's paths crossed when Johnson became president. Johnson needed Hoover's support to pass his ambitious Great Society agenda, and Hoover needed Johnson's protection from investigations into his illegal surveillance activities. The two men formed an uneasy alliance that would have a profound impact on American history.

Johnson and Hoover used their power to suppress dissent, silence political opponents, and manipulate public opinion. They spied on civil rights leaders, anti-war activists, and even Supreme Court justices. They also used their influence to cover up the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Chapter 3: The Civil Rights Era

Johnson and Hoover's alliance was particularly damaging during the Civil Rights Era. Johnson supported the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but he also relied on Hoover's FBI to suppress the growing black power movement. Hoover saw the civil rights movement as a communist plot and used his agents to infiltrate and disrupt black organizations.

Johnson and Hoover's actions contributed to the escalation of racial tensions in the United States. They also helped to create a climate of fear and distrust that made it difficult for civil rights leaders to make progress.

Chapter 4: The Cold War

Johnson and Hoover's alliance also played a major role in the Cold War. Hoover was obsessed with the threat of communism and saw it everywhere he looked. He used the FBI to spy on suspected communists, both in the United States and abroad.

Johnson used Hoover's intelligence to justify his escalation of the Vietnam War. He claimed that North Vietnam was a communist threat that needed to be stopped. However, the war quickly became a quagmire, and Johnson's popularity plummeted.

Chapter 5: The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was a turning point in Johnson's presidency. The war was increasingly unpopular, and Johnson's approval ratings fell dramatically. In 1968, he announced that he would not seek re-election.

Hoover continued to support Johnson's war policies, even as the war became increasingly unpopular. He believed that the United States needed to fight communism at all costs. However, Hoover's support for the war did little to help Johnson's cause.

Chapter 6: The Assassination of JFK

One of the most controversial aspects of Johnson's presidency was his handling of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Johnson was sworn in as president just hours after Kennedy was killed, and he immediately Free Downloaded an investigation into the assassination.

Hoover was in charge of the investigation, and he quickly concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone gunman. However, many people believe that Hoover covered up evidence of a conspiracy.

Johnson's handling of the assassination has been criticized by many historians. They believe that he should have done more to investigate the possibility of a conspiracy.

Chapter 7: The Fall of LBJ

Johnson left office in 1969 with his approval ratings at an all-time low. The Vietnam War had destroyed his presidency, and he was widely unpopular.

Hoover remained in charge of the FBI until his death in 1972. He was a controversial figure to the end, and his legacy is still debated today.

Chapter 8: The Legacy of Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover was one of the most powerful men in American history. He led the FBI for nearly 50 years, and he used his power to suppress dissent, silence political opponents, and manipulate public opinion.

Hoover's legacy is a complex one. He was a brilliant investigator who helped to solve some of the most famous crimes in American history. However, he was also a ruthless and ambitious man who abused his power.

Hoover's tactics have been criticized by many historians, but they were also effective. He helped to keep America safe from communism and other threats during the Cold War. However, he also created a climate of fear and distrust that made it difficult for Americans to exercise their freedoms.

The Case Against Lyndon Johnson and Edgar Hoover is a gripping exposé that unveils the sinister alliance between two powerful figures whose actions cast a long shadow over American history. This must-read book exposes the secrets and machinations that shaped the nation's destiny.

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Who REALLY Killed Martin Luther King Jr.?: The Case Against Lyndon B. Johnson and J. Edgar Hoover

by Phillip F. Nelson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14620 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	814 pages
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