What a complicated man. He escalated our involvement in Vietnam, which cost him the presidency. He also was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the creation of Medicare, of Medicaid. The list of accomplishments goes on and on. Heres high praise indeed from Congressman John Lewis of Georgia and a stalwart of the civil rights movement. I think Lyndon Johnson did more to free, to liberate black America than anyone since Abraham Lincoln, Lewis said. How should we balance what you just told me about what he did for black Americans and for all Americans with Vietnam? Martin asked. I think if it hadnt been for Vietnam, he would be considered as one of the great Presidents of all time, Lewis said.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:26:31 +0000
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