The third change in liberalism was represented by post war liberals who focused their energies on the struggle against international communism. The liberalists were highly concerned with overcoming the potential threat of communism. ... Johnson wanted to seek a rapprochement with the Soviet Union, and end the conflict by means of a peaceful settlement with communism, which eventually depreciated his credibility. ... I believe that his presidency will be defined by the contradictions of political liberalism which he used to better the country for a short time. ...

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