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248 records found for Lyndon Johnson
1968-01-23, , min.
Republican Senators George Murphy, Gerald Ford, Howard Baker, and George Bush respond to President Johnson's State Of The Union Address on January 17th, 1968.
1968-01-25, NBC, min.
President Johnson calls up the reserves in the "Pueblo" crisis, marines under seize in Kaeson, expect North Vietnamese offensive. Bulletin: From NBC Radio News, President Johnson is about to make a statement regarding the "Pueblo" crisis, Herb Kaplow reports for NBC Radio News. Note: Lowell Thomas was an American radio broadcaster for both the NBC and CBS radio networks. He was employed by his sponsor, Sunoco Oil. He hosted the first television news broadcast in 1939 and the first regularly scheduled news broadcast on February 21st, 1940 over W2XBS, which is now the NBC television network, a camera simulcast of his radio broadcast.
1968-01-26, , min.
President Johnson makes a live statement regarding the "Pueblo" crisis.
1968-02-02, , min.
President Johnson assesses the Viet offensive, Nixon, in New Hampshire to seek the GOP Presidential nomination,
1968-02-10, CBS, 18 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- George Wallace
- George Romney
- Robert Kennedy
- Hughes Rudd
- Joseph Wheeler
- James Gavin
- Oliver P. Morton
CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite is going to Vietnam for Two weeks. A promo is heard for "Planet Of The Apes." Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King speak. Viet War: Both the US and the Viet Cong claim victory, comment by General Wheeler on the defense of Kaeson, Senator Morton ridicules the South Vietnamese Government, General Gavin suggests the end of North Vietnam bombing and try to enter into negotiations with the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese, President Johnson on crime and what to do about it, comments by George Romney, Martin Luther King on the needs of negroes, George Wallace speaks about a third-party candidacy. Host: Hughes Rudd.
1968-02-12, , min.
President Lyndon Johnson gives a speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
#15561: NBC MONITOR RADIO NEWS
Order1968-02-18, NBC, 5 min.
The latest news from NBC Monitor-News.
1968-02-26, CBS, 10 min.
Senator Eugene McCarthy attacks LBJ, Morley Safer reports from London.
1968-02-27, , min.
President Lyndon Johnson returns to Dallas, Texas for the first time since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22nd, 1963. See #11325A for the news of 2-28-68 and continuing coverage of President Johnson's return trip to Dallas, Texas.
1968-02-28, , min.
Continuing coverage of President Johnson's return to Dallas, Texas, for the first time since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22nd, 1963.
1968-03-04, CBS, 22 min.
Roger Mudd reports on the civil rights bill still being voted on in the Senate, a report on the president's riot bill, a comment from Mayor Richard Daly of Chicago
#15586: ABC NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-03-05, ABC, 14 min.
President Johnson announces he will not enter the Democratic primaries. A report on Dr. Christian Bernard. Jules Bergman reports.
#15591: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-07, CBS, min.
A Senate debate on the Vietnam war. Robert Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller may run as Johnson refuses to enter any primaries, 3200 GI's killed during the first nine weeks of 1968, a report from the Mekong Delta on Viet Cong activity, problems in Czechoslovakia as a result of Czech general's defection accused of high crimes suggesting internal problems in the country, East Europe fears of "liberal elements in the Czech Republic, LBJ supporters push his name in the New Hampshire primaries, a report on the Eugene McCarthy campaign.
1968-03-12, , min.
Senator Eugene McCarthy makes a good showing, Nixon wins hands-down, LBJ quips about results, comments by Nixon, Reagan, Johnson, and McCarthy.
1968-03-13, WOR, min.
Commentator Walter Kiernan comments on the New Hampshire primary. Comment from President Johnson.
1968-03-13, WOR, 11 min.
Live coverage of the New Hampshire primary from WOR Radio news.
#15603: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-14, ABC, min.
Comments from Frank Reynolds and Bill Lawrence on President Johnson, results from New Hampshire, Lawrence believes Johnson may not run, commentary on LBJ, and the New Hampshire primary.
#15634: PUBLIC HEARING: WCBS RADIO
Order1968-03-17, WCBS, 28 min.
Topic: Lyndon Johnson vs. Eugene McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy Moderator: Jerome Wilson.
1968-03-17, WCBS, 28 min.
City councilman Ed Koch and attorney Louis Nizer debate LBJ, RFK, and what to do about the Vietnam crisis.
1968-03-18, CBS, 22 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Charles Kuralt
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Morley Safer
- John Hart
- Mike Wallace
- Eugene McCarthy
- Ike Pappas
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite. The US will not pull out of Vietnam, Dan Rather reports, "complete the job at home," John Hart reports, Robert Kennedy in Manhattan, a preview of the April 2nd New Hampshire primary, presidential commentary on Eugene McCarthy, commercial for solarcane, 679 enemy troops killed last week, Morley Safer reports on the riots in London, protests in Indonesia, Gold Crisis eased slightly, commentary by Eric Sevareid.
#15654: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-18, ABC, 16 min.
RFK in dispute with LBJ on forming a commission to end the Vietnam war, RFK accused of "arrogant political blackmail," RFK gives a speech in Lawrence Kansas, Nixon campaigns in Oregon, over 3400 planes are lost in Vietnam, protesters riot in London over the US policy in Vietnam.
1968-03-19, CBS, 29 min.
Nelson Rockefeller still a presidential candidate, press conference, playtex commercial, Eric Sevareid reports on the presidential campaign, Dick Gregory to lead protest at the Democratic convention, commercial for Dristan, President Johnson has no plans to appoint a commission to evaluate Vietnam policy, new tomb in Egypt 2300 BC, Frank Kern reports, Gold Reserves now freed, no longer 25% requirement to back, Bill McGlocklin reports from Hamburg, Germany, "Fiddler On The Roof" now playing. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1968-03-20, CBS, 28 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Robert Kennedy
- Steve Rowan
- Ed Rabel
- Bruce Morton
- Harry S. Truman
Steve Rowan reports from Vietnam, failure at US bases? danger at Kason, new weapons, draft dodgers, Truman supports Johnson for president, Robert Kennedy will not be splitting the Democratic party, Bruce Morton reports, Marlboro commercial, Howard University closed due to a black protest by the student body, only one course in black history is being offered, negro beaten, Ed Rabel reports. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#15655: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-20, CBS, min.
Coverage of the RFK, LBJ campaigns. Kent cigarettes commercial included.
1968-03-20, , 10 min.
General George Sharpe comments about the Vietnam war before the Senate Foreign Intelligence Committee, he's against present policy in Vietnam, continued heavy Viet casualties, US draft dodgers and deserters seek asylum in France, Truman comments favorably on LBJ and the Democratic party. There is a Marlboro Cigarette commercial.
1968-03-22, , min.
Sargent Shriver is announced as the Ambassador to France by President Johnson, General William Westmoreland will leave Vietnam to become the Army Chief Of Staff on July 2nd, Kennedy attacks LBJ in speech, political promo on "peace in Vietnam," Eric Sevareid commentary, "forthcoming events will affect presidential election."
1968-03-22, CBS, 23 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- William Westmoreland
- Charles Kuralt
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- David Kulhane
- Sargent Shriver
- George Herman
Sargent Shriver the new Ambassador to France, General Westmoreland new Army Chief Of Staff, takes over on July 2nd, President Johnson has an overwhelming lead over Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy, RFK campaign speech in Alabama on jobs, fighting crime, Vietnam war, discrimination. Eric Sevareid commentary on politics and politicians in 1968, a commercial for True Cigarettes, a report on airport traffic jams and Air Traffic Control by 1977, David Culhane reports. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#15661: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-24, CBS, 3 min.
World Council Of Churches meeting. Bob Evans reports from Moscow. The 42-year-old son of Charlie Chaplin dies of a pulmonary embolism, President Johnson imposes a 100% tax surcharge, Eric Sevareid reports on present economic circumstances and economic austerity.
1968-03-25, CBS, 29 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Roger Mudd
- Thurston Morton
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Joan Baez
- David Harris
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite. Nelson Rockefeller speaks about his position on the "68 elections President Johnson press conference and statement Nixon's reaction Roger Mudd interviews Thurston Morton Israel attacks Jordon, losses on both sides New offensives in Saigon, 336 US killed during the Tet offensive South Vietnam increases Army numbers President Johnson persists with "Peace with honor" in Vietnam, Dan Rather reports Fugitive captured talks candidly to reporters Joan Baez marries a draft resistor, David Harris. Eric Sevareid with commentary on Rockefeller
1968-03-25, WTFM, 4 min.
Fred Darwin news and commentary. President Johnson claims he was a great dissenter in his youth.
#15685: ABC NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-03-28, ABC, 17 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Bob Clark
- Yuri Gagarin
Violence in Panama, Ted Koppel reports, Robert Kennedy in Salt Lake City, a bomb threat is reported, Bob Clark reports, Hubert Humphrey defends Democratic policy in a fiery speech, declares Johnson "great President," Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to be buried after dying in an air crash. Negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee as Dr. Martin Luther King peace march fails. Host: Bob Young.
#15689: WCBS RADIO NEWS
Order1968-03-30, CBS, 1 min.
President Johnson set to speak to the nation tomorrow.
1968-03-30, CBS, 10 min.
President Johnson to announce 30,000 more troops going to Vietnam in tomorrow night's speech. Harry Truman states Johnson will easily win reelection. Includes the latest weather. Alan Jackson reports. Presented by Chevrolet.
1968-03-30, CBS, 20 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Alexander Kendrick
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Reed Collins
- Peter Kalisher
- Ludvik Svoboda
- Harry S. Truman
President Johnson has disdain for anyone who riots, garbage strike protest brings violence, "Poor People's March" planned for next month in Washington, DC by Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. King comments, racial crisis and violence in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. King comments on his failed effort, comment by President Johnson, comments by Richard Nixon, Eugene McCarthy, and Robert Kennedy, Czech's new leader is General Ludvik Svoboda" Liberalism" with communism, he arrives in East Germany and Poland, Camel Cigarette commercial, a report on Senator Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy, Prague Czechoslavikia Communist ruling now changed, Peter Kalisher reports, Alexander Kendrick with a comment on income taxes. Host: Reed Collins.
#15693: NEWS, WEEK IN VIETNAM, THE
Order1968-03-31, NBC, 14 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Robert Kennedy
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Eugene McCarthy
- Bonnie Prudden
- Dean Bayless
Comments from Hubert Humphrey and Robert Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Eugene McCarthy, Richard Nixon, George Wallace, where we stand in Vietnam and events this week, Marines under siegeKaesan, GI comments, McCarthy, Humphrey, and RFK comment on the war, President Johnson defends his stand on the war, in a few hours, Johnson will speak to the American people, Dean Bayless reports for NBC News, a commercial for "The Bonnie Prudden Show," premiering Monday at 9 AM with the women in mind. Observations from leftist students on McCarthy's Viet-wise politics, LBJ in trouble.
1968-03-31, NBC, 62 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Edwin Newman
- Herb Kaplow
- Clifford Case
- Ray Scherer
- Elie Abel
- Charles Quinn
- Henry Jackson
- Walter Mondale
President speaks to America for 43 minutes about Vietnam and his attempts at peace negotiations. He says the bombing of North Vietnam will be reduced. He announces he will not run for reelection in November. Anchor Edwin Newman evaluates the speech. Senators Walter Mondale, Henry Jackson, and Clifford Case comment. Also reporting for NBC News are Herb Kaplow, Elie Abel, Ray Scherer, and Charles Quinn. Also, an excerpt from CBS News on the speech. Roger Mudd and Dan Rather comment.
#15695A: WOR RADIO NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-31, WOR, 15 min.
Highlights of President Johnson's speech and his decision not to run for reelection, comment from Eugene McCarthy. Also heard WCBS Newsradio 88, reactions to Johnson's speech with Dick Harris, comments from Brad Phillips, WINS News, and Sid Davis.
#15696: WINS 1010 NEWS
Order1968-03-31, WINS, 14 min.
A news reporter goes door to door to ask citizens their opinion on the Vietnam war. A promo is heard for the movie "Sahara" starring Humphrey Bogart. Will be seen on the 6 PM "Early Flick." Reactions to President Johnson's decision not to run for reelection in 1968. From WINS News: expressions of disbelief from New Yorkers on Johnson's decision not to run. No warning from the White House to the press and the public. Jerry Landay phones in a report to Brad Phillips from London. Don Bolton also reports from WINS.
1968-03-31, CBS, 42 min.
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Edwin Newman
- Herb Kaplow
- Adam Clayton powell
- John Chancellor
- Eugene McCarthy
- Jacob Javits
- Ray Scherer
- Elie Abel
- Stan Brooks
- Brad Sherman
- Joseph Resnick
- Eugene Nickerson
A report on President Johnson's refusal to run for reelection. Dan Rather and Roger Mudd report. From WABC Radio "Perspective in New York." "Sell Out To Militants." A report on Adam Clayton Powell. From 1010 Wins, Brad Sherman interviews Richard Nixon. His comments about Johnson's refusal to run, the President at the lowest point of the year. comment by WINS Newsman Stan Brooks. Joe Resnick with comments on the Viet Cong. A report on WCBS Radio concerning Nassau County Executive Eugene Nickerson and his run for Jacob Javits New York Senate seat. He comments on President Johnson. NBC News with Edwin Newman: Elie Abel reports on LBJ, John Chancellor with commentary, Herb Kaplow reports on Nixon's next move, Ray Scherer reports from the White House on LBJ, Elie Abel interviews Eugene McCarthy,
1968-04-01, CBS, 13 min.
In a report on President Johnson's refusal to run for reelection, Hubert Humphrey comments. Commercials and weather. Reports from Dan Rather, Morley Safer, and Marvin Kalb. Host: Bruce Morton.
#15700A: WCBS RADIO NEWS WITH LOU ADLER
Order1968-04-01, WCBS, 27 min.
President Johnson reflects on his speech last night, talks to a group. He addresses the National Association Of Broadcasters in Chicago. A statement from Robert F. Kennedy, a garbage strike in Hempstead, New York. Lou Adler reports.
#15701: WTFM RADIO NEWS 103.5
Order1968-04-01, WTFM, 18 min.
A request by Robert Kennedy to meet with Lyndon Johnson. Fred Darwin with commentary on LBJ and current political situation in Vietnam. Host: Fred Darwin.
#15702A: ABC EVENING NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-04-01, ABC, 26 min.
- Gerald Ford
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
The ABC Evening Report with Bob Young. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, George Wallace, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, and others, the European reaction to LBJ's decision not to run.
1968-04-01, CBS, 60 min.
A CBS News special report with host Walter Cronkite. The topic is President Lyndon Baines Johnson's decision not to seek re-election and on the prospects for peace in Viet Nam.
1968-04-01, CBS, 16 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Ronald Reagan
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
Commentary on Richard Nixon, Robert Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, George Wallace, Hubert Humphrey, and Ronald Reagan. Eric Sevareid's commentary on Johnson giving up on bombings of North Vietnam, ramifications on Johnson's decision not to run for another term. Cronkite interviews Nixon. Martin Luther King will return to Memphis tomorrow to resume his civil rights march, Eric Sevareid reports. Includes commercials.
1968-04-01, WOR, 24 min.
Commentary on President Johnson's decision not to run. Walter Kiernan is sharply critical of Johnson's decision. Commentary also from Senators Mike Mansfield, John Tower, and Frank Church. A comment from Richard Nixon.
1968-04-01, CBS, 54 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Bill Moyers
- Richard Nixon
- Dan Rather
- George Herman
- John Hughes
- Theodore White
Special report on President Johnson's decision not to run for President and on the prospects for peace in Vietnam, George Herman and Dan Rather report, an extended interview with Richard Nixon, Comments from Bill Moyers, John Hughes, and Theodore White.
1968-04-02, ABC, 27 min.
A report on the Wisconsin primary with Howard K. Smith, Tom Jerrold, and Sam Donaldson. Smith reports on President Johnson's decision to stop the bombing of North Vietnam and possible negotiations to come. A report on negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee, a comment by Jesse Jackson, bombing of North Vietnam more extensive than LBJ proposed, results in severe criticism, Hanoi calls the US peace offer a failure. Host: Bob Young.
1968-04-02, CBS, 30 min.
President Johnson comments on the American farmer and attempts to return them to the farms, they are now leaving for the cities, Dan Rather reports, Charles Collingwood reports from Hanoi, Eric Sevareid on the Wisconsin primary, Charles Kuralt reports on the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, the discovery of a primitive hut built by Daniel Boone.
1968-04-04, NBC, 00 min.
President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the nation regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.