The President, April 1968

The President, April 1968

1968
46m
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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.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Naval Photographic Center
Production Countries
United States of America

Keywords

vietnam war martin luther king lyndon b. johnson

Quick Facts

Release Date April 1, 1968
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey

Self (archive footage)

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)