Lyndon Johnson knew how to make the most of such enthusiasm and how to play on it and intensify it. He wanted his audience to become involved. He wanted their hands up in the air. And having been a schoolteacher he knew how to get their hands up. He began, in his speeches, to ask questions.
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Themes
- Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
- Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
- Motivation — Powerful words to drive action and perseverance