LBJ's staffs; George Reedy; LBJ's power of persuasion; LBJ and the Senate; LBJ and civil rights; the 1960 presidential nomination; decision to accept the VP nomination; 1960 campaign and Rowe's role in it; falling out between LBJ and Rowe; reunited at start of LBJ presidency; LBJ and his advisors; LBJ's method of operation; press comparison of LBJ and Nixon; 1964 campaign; LBJ and Mike Mansfield; Democratic National Committee; fund-raising committees; Lady Bird and Mrs. Rowe