Early personal history in Texas; Justice Department experience; Texas Legislature service; Mine Workers International Union background; LBJ and John L. Lewis; first contacts with LBJ; recollection of Sam Ealy Johnson; LBJ's job with Kleburg and NYA years; Alvin Wirtz; Colorado River Authority; 1941 and 1948 campaigns; Wage and Hour Bill; 1960 and 1964 Presidential elections; LBJ's stand on civil rights; LBJ's place in history; LBJ's naval service; Abe Fortas appointment.