LBJ 's Cell Phone and His Decision to Jump on the Ticket in 1960

LBJ 's Cell Phone and His Decision to Jump on the Ticket in 1960

30:20 Feb 5, 2026
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In answering a question about JFK's health and its role in Lyndon Johnson's decision to accept the Vice Presidency, Bruce takes a look at the people and factors surrounding Johnson's decision, Kennedy's motivations, Eisenhower's indirect role, and the confusing hours in a Los Angeles hotel that changed history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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