The President, April 1968
The President, April 1968

The President, April 1968

April 01, 1968 | 46 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Lyndon B. Johnson

Naomi Scott

Lady Bird Johnson

Naomi Scott

Hubert H. Humphrey

Naomi Scott

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Naomi Scott

Robert F. Kennedy

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