Lyndon B Johnson Campaign footage

Discusses the election of Lyndon B. Johnson as the 36th president of the United States, emphasizing that his victory is a tribute to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy and a call for unity in government. Johnson received over 61% of the popular vote, defeating Barry Goldwater by nearly 16 million votes. The election also saw significant wins for the Kennedy family, with Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy securing Senate seats. The results reflected a historical moment in American democracy, with Johnson urging cooperation from all citizens, including those who voted for Goldwater, to move the nation forward. Keywords Lyndon B. Johnson, election, John F. Kennedy, unity, popular vote, Barry Goldwater, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy, democracy, cooperation We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.