Reply #32: Thanks- Also here are some pics of "The Johnson Treatment"

[HamdenRice]

That is a wonderful recollection by someone old enough to know. You mention that Johnson was great at getting things done because of his experience in the Senate, and that he "knew everyone's secrets".

But one thing I find fascinating about him, especially since the tapes have come out, is that Johnson rarely threatened anyone. He was amazingly convincing just on the force of his personality.

Johnson was a genius at psychological manipulation and intimidation. One of his favorite ploys was getting right up in someone's face and grabbing their arm and asking for their support. It was called "The Johnson Treatment," and few people could resist.

Here is a photo of LBJ giving "The Johnson Treatment" to Abe Fortas and Theodore Green. Their respective body languages say everything. Who really could say no to the president under these circumstances.