Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream

Who is Rebakah Johnson from Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream and what is their importance?

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Rebekah Johnson was Lyndon's mother. Her father was a lawyer and preacher, and he had once been the Secretary of the State of Texas. She attended Baylor University, where she majored in literature and hoped to become a novelist. When the family fell on hard times as a result of her father's speculation, Rebekah and her mother moved into a smaller home. She sought employment as a teacher and contributor to the local paper. Soon after the death of her father, Rebekah married Sam Johnson, a relatively poor farmer, who had managed to be elected to the State House of Representatives.

Rebekah doted on Lyndon, her first-born, and she was determined that he would be a child of culture. She had high expectations for Lyndon, and, when he did not meet those expectations, she quickly and severely withheld all attention and affection. lengthy absences from home.

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Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream