The President, April 1968 (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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: April 1, 1968
Cast
- Lyndon B. Johnson - Self (archive footage)
- Lady Bird Johnson - Self (archive footage)
- Hubert H. Humphrey - Self (archive footage)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower - Self (archive footage)
- Robert F. Kennedy - Self (archive footage)
Production: Naval Photographic Center
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
vietnam war, martin luther king, lyndon b. johnson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The President, April 1968 about?
- 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.
- Who stars in The President, April 1968?
- The President, April 1968 stars Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Hubert H. Humphrey, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Robert F. Kennedy.
- How long is The President, April 1968?
- The President, April 1968 has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The President, April 1968?
- The President, April 1968 is a Documentary film.
- Where was The President, April 1968 produced?
- The President, April 1968 was produced in United States of America.