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The Vietnam War or the Great Society? Which event looms larger in the history of the United States?
The 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson, is often weighed up in these terms - the balance between domestic and foreign policy. But what is his legacy? Could he be called the first President of our modern era?
In this episode, Don is joined by Mark Lawrence, Director of the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin, Texas.
Produced and mixed by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.
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