In Lady Bird Johnson’s Secret Diaries, a Despairing President and a Crucial Spouse
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A new book reveals how the former first lady not only provided a spouse’s emotional ballast but also served as an unrivaled counselor who helped persuade Lyndon B. Johnson to stay in office. By BY PETER BAKER from NYT
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