South Florida PBS Presents
A Friend of Presidents - Senator George A. Smathers
Special | 26m 46s
WPBT2's new documentary explores the political life of George A. Smathers.
WPBT2's new documentary explores the political life of the charming, tall and handsome, George A. Smathers. In 1951 Smathers was elected to the Senate, beginning his 18 year career representing Florida. He easily won friends and developed an inner circle that included Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
South Florida PBS Presents is a local public television program presented by WPBT
South Florida PBS Presents
A Friend of Presidents - Senator George A. Smathers
Special | 26m 46s
WPBT2's new documentary explores the political life of the charming, tall and handsome, George A. Smathers. In 1951 Smathers was elected to the Senate, beginning his 18 year career representing Florida. He easily won friends and developed an inner circle that included Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
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