50 years ago the stage was set for decisions that doomed LBJ 's presidency . The Vietnam War, Watergate and a series of other scandals led to his resignation in August 1974 after only two months as president.
50 years ago the stage was set for decisions that doomed LBJ 's presidency . Julian Zelizer says LBJ was riding high after 1964 landslide , could have avoided Vietnam escalation .