About this episode
Thomas Schwartz discusses the complexities of LBJ's presidency and the historical context of his foreign policy decisions.
Thomas Schwartz is the Distinguished Professor of History, Professor of Political Science, and Professor of European Studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He teaches courses in the history of American foreign relations, as well as the history of America’s role in the Middle East and America and the Vietnam War. Tom is the author of "Lyndon Johnson and Europe: In the Shadow of Vietnam" and he joins the show once again to discuss some questions and wrongful criticisms on LBJ and how his presidency should be given a look through a more accurate lens.
People in this episode
Host: Robbie Robertson
Guest: Thomas Schwartz
Topics covered
- American foreign relations
- LBJ presidency
- Middle East history
- Vietnam War
- historical criticism
Keywords
- Thomas Schwartz
- LBJ
- Vanderbilt University
- Vietnam War
- American foreign relations
- historical analysis
- Middle East
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vanderbilt University
Books & works: Lyndon Johnson and Europe: In the Shadow of Vietnam
Places: Nashville, Tennessee
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