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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.

1968 |0h 46m |  Documentary

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Lady Bird Johnson

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Hubert H. Humphrey

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

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