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The President, April 1968

The President, April 1968

1968•46m•NR•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.

StatusReleased
Runtime46m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 1, 1968

Actors

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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