All the Way

After ascending to the presidency in the wake of John F. Kennedy's assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson faces an intense eleven-month period of political upheaval. He must balance the heavy responsibilities of his new role while spearheading the monumental legislative battle for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Simultaneously, Johnson manages the pressures of his own presidential campaign. This narrative captures his transformation from an accidental leader into a confirmed head of state, documenting his strategic efforts to secure the nation's future and his ultimate victory on the night he is officially elected to the office of the President of the United States.