LBJ's Legacy 50 Years Later: Historian Mark A. Lawrence

As lawmakers debate the merits of reforms to programs like Medicare and changes to federal voting laws, we look back at the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson and why he's relevant today. This year marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Johnson signed into law some of the most consequential legislation in U.S. history - the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act and bills that created Medicare, Medicaid and Head Start. How do modern day presidents stack up? Join us for Major's fascinating conversation with historian Dr. Mark A. Lawrence, director of the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum in Austin, Texas.