The President, April 1968 (movie)

The President, April 1968 (movie)

  • Production country: United States of America
  • Production companies: Naval Photographic Center
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 4/1/1968
  • Run time: 46 min.

Movie description

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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Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Lady Bird Johnson

Lady Bird Johnson

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert H. Humphrey

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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