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An 18 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia, as Lyndon Johnson's mentor while LBJ was in the Senate had a significant influence over Johnson's handling of the Vietnam War. The writer argues that, in some ways, Russell was quite influential. However, examination of the historical record shows that, on the whole, Johnson followed other advisers more closely than he did Russell. Russell's advice, like the situation itself, was frequently ambiguous and did not offer Johnson a clear-cut path. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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old friend for advice and support. Barrett (1997), in his introduction to his documentation of LBJs papers, states that he, and other historians, are "convinced that Russell was tremendously influential
with Johnson" as an informal advisor (p. ix). Historical documents show that this assessment is quite accurate. What is less certain is how influential Russell was in regards to Johnsons
policies regarding Vietnam. In determining Russells influence on Vietnam policy, several points become evident from historical scholarship on Johnsons life and administration. First of all, there is ample evidence
that Russell was very influential over Johnsons early career in the Senate. Furthermore, it is also clear from LBJs papers and White House tapes that he frequently consulted with Russell
concerning the war. Several pivotal discussions are well documented. However, it is also clear that Johnson did not hesitate to differ with Russell when he felt that it was necessary,
as their disagreements over Civil Rights illustrates (Johnson support Civil Rights; Russell vehemently opposed it). Examination of their discussions demonstrates not only the complexity of the issues surrounding the
Vietnam War, but also the ambiguity that giving advice on this subject entailed. In some ways, Russell was quite influential. However, examination of the historical record shows that, on the
whole, Johnson followed other advisers more closely than he did Russell. Russells advice, like the situation itself, was frequently ambiguous and did not offer Johnson a clear-cut path. Background
to their relationship In 1949, LBJ was a junior Democratic senator from Texas. Russell called a meeting of Southerners in early January to plan for an expected showdown on civil
rights issues. At the time, Russell was aware that LBJ was uncommitted, as a new senator, to the Senates civil rights maneuvering. He invited Johnson personally to attend the meeting,
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