The President, April 1968

Apr 1, 1968

0h 46m

★ 0.0

Overview

The film captures the pivotal events surrounding President Lyndon Johnson's historic address on March 31st, focusing on his decision to halt bombing in North Vietnam and his surprising announcement not to seek re-election. The speech aimed for peace negotiations amidst the Vietnam War, leading to diplomatic breakthroughs with North Vietnam. It also chronicles the aftermath, including societal unrest following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and Johnson's efforts to maintain national unity.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Naval Photographic Center

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Lady Bird Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Hubert H. Humphrey

Self (archive footage)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy

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The President, April 1968

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