What was Lyndon B. Johnson's tragic flaw?

LBJ was our first glimpse (in this generation) at power for the sake of power. Viet Nam showed his true character - which to me was his tragic flaw. * In Washington, he knew every card in the deck, but in the world, he didn't. read more

LBJ was our first glimpse (in this generation) at power for the sake of power. Viet Nam showed his true character - which to me was his tragic flaw. * In Washington, he knew every card in the deck, but in the world, he didn't. read more

If you wanna say tragic hero that was involved in politics, Robert Kennedy would be better. He was a little before Johnson, but Kennedy was getting tons done in the African American community, and was a shoe-in to become president, but was soon assassinated. read more

Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th president of the United States; he was sworn into office following the November 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Upon taking office, Johnson launched an ambitious slate of progressive reforms aimed at creating a “Great Society” for all Americans. read more