The Making of a President: Presidential Leadership in Volatile Times, George Washington to Lyndon B. Johnson

LBJ Presidential Library
Austin, Texas

As the first president of a new nation, George Washington’s presidential administration was rife with instability and violence. Lyndon B. Johnson entered office after an assassination and had to lead the country through the struggle for Civil Rights and the Vietnam War. This workshop will analyze the leadership skills and struggles of Washington and Johnson and explore the legacies they left to a nation. 

We welcome all educators interested in joining us for this amazing workshop, created by George Washington's Mount Vernon and the LBJ Library.

Objectives of the workshop:

• Gain knowledge of George Washington and the world he shaped in revolutionary times
• Analyze primary sources in order to investigate Washington’s leadership and legacies
• Address histories perspectives that reflective of the 18th century
• Create and utilize strategies for the classroom that encourage discussion and inquiry

Speakers include:

• Maddie Sisson, Mount Vernon
• Jeremi Suri, University of Texas
• Mark Updegrove, LBJ Foundation

Registration is free, but required to attend.