The President, April 1968 (1968)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1968-04-01
Runtime: 46 minutes
Top Cast
- Lyndon B. Johnson as Self (archive footage)
- Lady Bird Johnson as Self (archive footage)
- Hubert H. Humphrey as Self (archive footage)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage)
- Robert F. Kennedy as Self (archive footage)
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