Chapter
Chance Encounters at The White House
17:43 - 25:48 (08:04)
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin recounts her experience as a White House Fellow, including a chance encounter that led to her becoming a presidential biographer, and a moment of uncertainty due to her involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin recounts how a chance encounter with President Lyndon Johnson set her on a path that led to her becoming a presidential historian and biographer.
17:43 - 21:46 (04:02)
Summary
Doris Kearns Goodwin recounts how a chance encounter with President Lyndon Johnson set her on a path that led to her becoming a presidential historian and biographer.
ChapterChance Encounters at The White House
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author reflects on her experiences as a young presidential historian working for Lyndon B. Johnson, where she gained insight into his struggles with the Vietnam War, the Great Society, and civil rights, as well as his colorful storytelling, but eventually discovered that many of his anecdotal stories were untrue.
21:46 - 24:25 (02:39)
Summary
The author reflects on her experiences as a young presidential historian working for Lyndon B. Johnson, where she gained insight into his struggles with the Vietnam War, the Great Society, and civil rights, as well as his colorful storytelling, but eventually discovered that many of his anecdotal stories were untrue.
ChapterChance Encounters at The White House
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Author Doris Kearns Goodwin shares memories of walking with President Lyndon B. Johnson daily and his reflections on his legacy, including the Vietnam War and Civil Rights.
24:25 - 25:48 (01:22)
Summary
Author Doris Kearns Goodwin shares memories of walking with President Lyndon B. Johnson daily and his reflections on his legacy, including the Vietnam War and Civil Rights.