The Making of a Politician, 1908-1937. The heritage ; Childhood ; Student and teacher ; Kleberg's secretary ; The making of a congressman.
The Congressman, 1937-1948. The New Dealer ; National politics ; Politics, patriotism, and personal gain ; The liberal as conservative ; Texas elects a senator.
The Senator, 1949-1954. "The best possible senator for- Texas" ; For country, party, and self ; Bipartisan politics.
The Majority Leader, 1955-1960. The making of a majority leader ; The liberal nationalist ; The making of a vice president.
