The President, April 1968
Documentary
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Release Date
April 1, 1968
Duration
46 min
Status
Released
Language
en
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.
Casts
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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