The President, April 1968

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The President, April 1968 (1968)

Documentary · 46m

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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Cast

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 Self (archive footage)

Details

Release date
1968-04-01
Runtime
46m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
United States of America
Production
Naval Photographic Center