CinemaOSMovie · 1968 · 0h 46m · NR

The President, April 1968

Documentary

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
Runtime
0h 46m
Language
EN
Released
April 1, 1968
Studios
Naval Photographic Center

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
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)

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