The President, April 1968

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
46 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
46 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 1, 1968
Season
1968
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
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0
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0
Producers
Naval Photographic Center
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Tags

vietnam war50%martin luther king50%lyndon b. johnson50%

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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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Japanese

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