Lyndon B. Johnson's The Inner Club

For example, Matthews tells the story of Lyndon B. Johnson who would go to extreme lengths to try and meet with other politicians. Johnson would shower and brush his teeth multiple times a day just so that he could have the chance to be in the same room with a bunch of them. There, he would seize his chance to speak to them briefly and try to make connections as well.

Popkin goes on to explain important components of the team, one of them being the chief of staff. He writes that “The single most important part of a successful team is a chief of staff strong enough to be an honest broker,” and to beware because Weak chiefs of staff are the biggest reason campaigns flounder.” The chief of staff’s ideal, major responsibility is to act as the “gatekeeper” to the presidential candidate and to make sure that the rest of the team is not giving too much advice making it harder to make a decision. A candidate who takes counsel from too many people such as analysts, family, or other may have trouble deciding who to listen to which could eventually lead into organizational issues as well as

He provides examples of how former presidents kept the powers of their enemies in check. Reagan got the nomination against Bush by successfully using his enemy Baker. Mathews explains that if your enemies are working with you, then they would not be able to talk bad about you since your views will collide. Also you will earn the trust of others to be open minded by having your enemies work for you.

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The White House had seemed to be an impenetrable place in which the public could never get a glimpse into the inner workings. However, through the White House Daily Diary kept and LBJ’s secret White House recordings the public became aware of what went on behind closed doors. Future candidates can use this valuable resource to learn from Johnson’s unmatched political skills and how he came to such a large victory. Flattery, favors, and character were his main source to rise to the top. The more people on his side, the more power he accumulated. Viewers will notice over the course of November 3rd, 4th,and 5th how Johnson received many congratulatory messages and praise. The famous Johnson treatment is prevalent throughout the phone calls he made to several important members of the

Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, was born in Texas, on August 27, 1908. Lyndon was the oldest born. Politicians ran in LBJ’s family; His father, Samuel Ealy Johnson Jr. was a democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. LBJ struggled in school as a child, but graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. LBJ started his career in politics as a legislative secretary to the Texas Democratic Congressman. LBJ’s first campaign was in 1937 when he was twenty eight years old. He campaigned with the energy of 10 men; he spoke in every town in his district and made over two hundred speeches. In turn, LBJ was elected one of the youngest members of congress. One could say that LBJ had an obsessive drive to succeed. This is evident throughout his political career.

Johnson’s first step after becoming president was to help the citizens of the U.S. and the world cope with the death of JFK. “American people actually were 190,000,000 dazed individuals; he had to give them that unity and confidence; he had to represent it to the world” (Wicker, 161). This was a great task for any man to take on and he did so with care. He showed compassion and provided comfort for the people, promising to continue the dreams Kennedy had and to make them become a way of life. These dreams caused most people to look up to Kennedy, and it turned him into a legend in the history books even though he did not accomplish all he had tried. To achieve what Kennedy had set out to do would take a great man, and a great man Johnson showed himself to be. He also “carefully honored the Kennedy legacy…and remained deeply respectful of JFK’s cabinet and top officials” (Schulman, 69).

Politicians who are obsessed with their legacy and power can easily deceive us. David showed Robert attitude and approach in different aspects toward the civil rights, media and politics. We are a society

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Nelson Mandela’s Inaugural Address crafts a series of rhetorical devices that help set the hopeful, yet serious tone of leadership and gratitude. Two devices that stand out in not only his inauguration speech, but his work in general, are imagery and repetition. In this case, Mandela uses these devices meticulously so that they have a great effect on his audience: the people of Africa. Mandela’s use of repetition reflects greatly in his speech. Towards the end of this speech he says, “Let there be justice for all.

Coming from modest beginnings to becoming an activist against South African apartheid, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Doing so allowed for Nelson Mandela to symbolically put an end to apartheid in this time of racial inequality. On May 10, 1994, in Pretoria, South Africa, after elected as the president, Mandela delivered the Presidential Inaugural speech in the hopes of utilizing the opportunity to declare a time of change and unification in South Africa. Mandela conveys his purpose through the use of rhetorical devices and emotional appeals to patriotism, to inspire unity, create a sense of urgency, as well as establish national pride amongst South Africans. Mandela uses rhetorical devices such as parallel structure,

Nelson Mandela was an exceptional leader, as President he took South Africa to somewhere it had never been. He valued his time as President, because he knew his time was limited; often working days without a break. Each step of the way he took risks for the good of the people. When told he was ‘risking his political capital and his future as a leader’, he replied, “The day I am afraid to do that is the day I am no longer fit to lead.”

Nelson Mandela and South Africa made history on Mat 10th 1994, which Mandela's speech is very influenced by. Mandela speech is passionate and inspiring. Mandela does a great job for making his audience feel like a unit, and giving the people of South Africa hope and aspiration to change their country for the

Nelson Mandela’s was the first African politician that the people had come to know that he made his purpose? To be a leading figure for the future. Tom lodge directed the biography of “mandela” a critical life. [Tom found Nelson to be an upstanding figure who knee politics and has felt with African political topics.] ?

     Nelson is an individual who fought through many hardships, but was also faced with decisions that affected his future, his family, and his livelihood. As we look at Nelson deeper, we can see many interesting points. He was opened to new ideas and beliefs through his experiences in the schools of Heraldtown and Fort Hare, but knew there was something better. He decided to travel to Johannesburg to find new and greater opportunities. While, in Johannesburg, he believed education would be a key asset. While working for a small firm, he took classes at University of South Africa and eventually Wits University. Here is where his mind and social life flourished. He interacted with great minds and influential political individuals. He talked to many Africans without proper education, who contained more knowledge and better social skills than many Africans with education. But, he still persisted in acquiring his B.A. Wits University brought his life to new extents. He was also talking to Indians, Coloureds, and whites for the first time in his life and Becoming friends with many more prominent African individuals. Nelson soon joined the ANC and became very prominent in the fight for freedom. Nelson was always open to listening to new ideas, but when his was just starting his fight. He believed that just Africans