Quote by Robert Caro

Every president has to live with the result of what Lyndon Johnson did with Vietnam, when he lost the trust of the American people in the presidency.

Every president has to live with the result of what Lyndon J

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This quote suggests that the actions taken by Lyndon Johnson during the Vietnam War had a lasting impact on future presidents. It implies that Johnson's handling of the war damaged the trust and confidence of the American people in the office of the presidency. Consequently, future presidents had to grapple with the consequences and work to rebuild public trust. In essence, the quote points to the significant influence and long-lasting repercussions of Johnson's decisions during the Vietnam War on subsequent presidencies.

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