Adversity Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“We have heard all of our lives how, after the Civil War was over, the South went back to straighten itself out and make a living again. It was for many years a voiceless part of the government. The balance of power moved away from it--to the north and the east. The problems of the north and the east became the big problem of the country and nobody paid much attention to the economic unbalance the South had left as its only choice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Southern Economic Challenges, 1965
After the Civil War, the South was economically marginalized, with power shifting north and east, leaving its problems ignored.
In simple terms: Post‑war South was ignored as power moved north.
Key Takeaway
Address regional economic imbalance.
Themes
history
economics
regional disparity
Mood
analytical
urgent
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- regional development
- historical analysis
- social justice
Key Concepts
political power
economic neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- How can federal policy better support historically neglected regions?
- What mechanisms can rebalance power distribution?
A Different Perspective
Solutions require coordinated national effort, not just regional focus.
