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1960 Kennedy-Nixon Debate
interview by Howard K. Smith, 1914-2002 (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1960), 16 mins
Highlights from the four debates by Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy & Republican Vice-President Richard Nixon in 1960, during their pursuit of the American presidency.
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interview by Howard K. Smith, 1914-2002 (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1960), 16 mins
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Highlights from the four debates by Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy & Republican Vice-President Richard Nixon in 1960, during their pursuit of the American presidency.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Howard K. Smith, 1914-2002
Author / Creator
Howard K. Smith, 1914-2002
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Howard K. Smith, 1914-2002
Person Discussed
Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Government aid, Government policy, Political debates, Cold War, 1945-1989, Political and Social Movements, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 5, January 14, 1960
in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 7 mins
Ike blasts defense critics: the President reacts strongly to criticisms of America's defense policies; Airlift from Ice Island: Alaska, begins to break up in storms; humorous scenes an automated future nursery; 25 years ago: reflection on past events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 7 mins
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Ike blasts defense critics: the President reacts strongly to criticisms of America's defense policies; Airlift from Ice Island: Alaska, begins to break up in storms; humorous scenes an automated future nursery; 25 years ago: reflection on past events.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #5 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
IKE BLASTS DEFENSE CRITICS:...
Ike blasts defense critics: the President reacts strongly to criticisms of America's defense policies; Airlift from Ice Island: Alaska, begins to break up in storms; humorous scenes an automated future nursery; 25 years ago: reflection on past events.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #5 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
IKE BLASTS DEFENSE CRITICS:
At his first White House Press Conference since his three-continent tour, the President reacts personally and strongly to a question on criticisms of America's defense policies.
AIRLIFT FROM ICE ISLAND:
Ice Station Charlie, hundreds of miles north of Pt. Barrow, Alaska, begins to break up in raging storms. The 8-square-mile floe carries scientists and 10 tons of equipment and apparatus, all airlifted out in a desperate race with the angry Arctic.
AUTOMATION IN THE NURSERY:
From Hungary, a humorous prediction of the future, with scenes of what an automated nursery might be like, with one nurse bringing up a brigade of babies entirely by pushbutton!
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Twenty-Five Years Ago, storms and floods scourge the nation. In the Mississippi Valley, whole counties are desolated by floods, In Texas, a biting cold wave, blizzards and a sudden tornado take a shocking toll. New York City digs out from under its worst snowstorm since the blizzard of '88.
Florida, on the other hand, stages a sunshine fashion show.
In the sports world, Glenn Cunningham shows his mastery in the mile, beating off Jean Venzke's challenge in the Millrose Mile.
Athlete Of The Year - none other than Dizzy Dean.
An oddity in the news, a compact, rear-engine car tested on Hollywood streets - Twenty-Five Years Ago!
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Date Written / Recorded
1960
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1960-01-14, 1960
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Armed forces, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 36, May 1, 1961
in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about government policies, international relations, and John F. Kennedy.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 8 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about government policies, international relations, and John F. Kennedy.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS RELEASE 36
IKE SAYS NATION BACKS KENNEDY FOREIGN POLICY
It's like old times for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower as he holds a news conference in Gettysburg, Pa. The General holds that the Nation fully backs President Kennedy in his efforts to stem the invasion of Communism i...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about government policies, international relations, and John F. Kennedy.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS RELEASE 36
IKE SAYS NATION BACKS KENNEDY FOREIGN POLICY
It's like old times for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower as he holds a news conference in Gettysburg, Pa. The General holds that the Nation fully backs President Kennedy in his efforts to stem the invasion of Communism into the Western Hemisphere.
APPLE BLOSSOM QUEEN
The Queen of the Apple Blossom Festival is crowned at Winchester, Virginia. She's the great-great granddaughter of Stonewall Jackson, and she's crowned by General U. S. Grant's grandson.
JAPANESE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY
All Japan joins in wishing Emperor Hirohito a happy birthday as the monarch turns 60. The ruler makes few public appearances since Japan's defeat and the end of his "divinity."
HANDICAPPED AMERICAN HONORED
The President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped meets in Washington and Attorney-General Robert F. Kennedy bestows awards for work in aiding the crippled.
MOTORCYCLE HILL CLIMB
Not recommended for the timid is the sport of motorcycle hill climbing as practised in Modesto, California. At this championship meet they put on a hectic version of "Can You Top This?"
FOUR HOMERS FOR WILLIE MAYS
It's Mays-Day in Milwaukee as Willie Mays joins the select circle of eight other ballplayers who have hit four homers in one game. In a batting slump until this game, Willie comes up with a fence-busting cure.
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Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1961-04-30, 1961
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Government policy, International relations, Bay of Pigs Invasion, April 17, 1961, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Douglas Kinnard, 1982
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 21 mins
A US Army Brigadier and General who completed two tours in Vietnam, Douglas Kinnard recalls his time in Cambodia and his discovery of what he believed was a common practice of secret bombing against the Cambodians. Kinnard also admits in retrospect that he did not fully understand his enemy or the objectives he se...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 21 mins
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A US Army Brigadier and General who completed two tours in Vietnam, Douglas Kinnard recalls his time in Cambodia and his discovery of what he believed was a common practice of secret bombing against the Cambodians. Kinnard also admits in retrospect that he did not fully understand his enemy or the objectives he set out to fulfill.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Douglas Kinnard
Person Discussed
Douglas Kinnard
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Enemies, Generals, Government policy, Invasions, Military strategy, Secrets, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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![Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Elbridge Durbrow, 1979 [Part 2 of 2]](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/frames/1004381xxx/1004381678/1004381678-disc001-file001-frame00180-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Elbridge Durbrow, 1979 [Part 2 of 2]")
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Elbridge Durbrow, 1979 [Part 2 of 2]
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 30 mins
United States Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1957 to 1961, Elbridge Durbrow describes his first impressions of Saigon, comparing it to a southern French provincial town. Durbrow talks about his first meeting with Ngo Dinh Diem and the differences in personality between Diem and his brother Nhu. Durbrow supported...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 30 mins
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United States Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1957 to 1961, Elbridge Durbrow describes his first impressions of Saigon, comparing it to a southern French provincial town. Durbrow talks about his first meeting with Ngo Dinh Diem and the differences in personality between Diem and his brother Nhu. Durbrow supported the idea that the US should stand behind Diem and continues on to describe the 1960 attempted coup against Diem. Durbrow also recalls...
United States Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1957 to 1961, Elbridge Durbrow describes his first impressions of Saigon, comparing it to a southern French provincial town. Durbrow talks about his first meeting with Ngo Dinh Diem and the differences in personality between Diem and his brother Nhu. Durbrow supported the idea that the US should stand behind Diem and continues on to describe the 1960 attempted coup against Diem. Durbrow also recalls the role the Chinese played in the Vietnam conflict and the lessons learned from Vietnam.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Elbridge Durbrow, 1903-1997
Person Discussed
Elbridge Durbrow, 1903-1997, Ngo Dinh Diem, 1901-1963
Topic / Theme
Assassinations, Coup d'etat, Diplomats, Government policy, Heads of state, Military strategy, Religious persecution, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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![Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Everett Bumgardner [1], 1981](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/frames/1004265xxx/1004265129/1004265129-disc001-file001-frame00180-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Everett Bumgardner [1], 1981")
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Everett Bumgardner [1], 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 40 mins
Everett Bumgardner, a US Information Agency employee recalls meeting Ngo Dinh Diem and Diem’s reaction to the United States and American attitudes to Vietnamese customs and traditions. He describes Americans entering Vietnam and not fully understanding the culture and not having the background or experience to m...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 40 mins
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Everett Bumgardner, a US Information Agency employee recalls meeting Ngo Dinh Diem and Diem’s reaction to the United States and American attitudes to Vietnamese customs and traditions. He describes Americans entering Vietnam and not fully understanding the culture and not having the background or experience to make professional judgments. Bumgardner explains in detail the dynamic between the Americans and Ngo Dinh Diem and the Agroville Program.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Everett Bumgardner, 1925-2005
Person Discussed
Everett Bumgardner, 1925-2005, Ngo Dinh Diem, 1901-1963
Topic / Theme
Agrarian life, American people, Character traits, Communities, Economic conditions, Government policy, Heads of state, Intercultural communication, Vietnamese people, Social customs, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Jews, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Frederick G. Dutton, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 27 mins
Fred Dutton was Special Assistant to US President John F. Kennedy at the time President Kennedy considered committing resources to Vietnam. He characterizes Kennedy as a cautious man, but one who for strategic reasons wanted to stem the spread of communism in Asia. However, Dutton says this was far down Kennedy’...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 27 mins
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Fred Dutton was Special Assistant to US President John F. Kennedy at the time President Kennedy considered committing resources to Vietnam. He characterizes Kennedy as a cautious man, but one who for strategic reasons wanted to stem the spread of communism in Asia. However, Dutton says this was far down Kennedy’s list of priorities, well below domestic issues. Dutton is critical of those who would take Vietnam out of the context of all other is...
Fred Dutton was Special Assistant to US President John F. Kennedy at the time President Kennedy considered committing resources to Vietnam. He characterizes Kennedy as a cautious man, but one who for strategic reasons wanted to stem the spread of communism in Asia. However, Dutton says this was far down Kennedy’s list of priorities, well below domestic issues. Dutton is critical of those who would take Vietnam out of the context of all other issues faced by the President, such as the need to appear strong following the Bay of Pigs. He also discusses the thinking behind the President’s appointing Averell Harriman to coordinate Southeast Asia policy at the State Department.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Dutton, 1923-2005
Person Discussed
Fred Dutton, 1923-2005, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, W. Averell Harriman, 1891-1986
Topic / Theme
Character traits, Communism, Government policy, Heads of state, Liberalism, Political appointments, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Frederick Nolting, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 55 mins
Frederick Nolting was Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1961 – 1963. Appointed by President Kennedy, he became closely associated with Ngo Dinh Diem. As the United States sought to distance itself from Diem, Nolting was replaced by Henry Cabot Lodge. Mr. Nolting describes the early days of his assignment, includi...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 55 mins
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Frederick Nolting was Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1961 – 1963. Appointed by President Kennedy, he became closely associated with Ngo Dinh Diem. As the United States sought to distance itself from Diem, Nolting was replaced by Henry Cabot Lodge. Mr. Nolting describes the early days of his assignment, including the visit from Vice-President Johnson and the Taylor-Rostow mission. He defends Diem from some of the criticisms that were made of h...
Frederick Nolting was Ambassador to South Vietnam from 1961 – 1963. Appointed by President Kennedy, he became closely associated with Ngo Dinh Diem. As the United States sought to distance itself from Diem, Nolting was replaced by Henry Cabot Lodge. Mr. Nolting describes the early days of his assignment, including the visit from Vice-President Johnson and the Taylor-Rostow mission. He defends Diem from some of the criticisms that were made of him, and offers opinions of Ngo Dinh Nhu and his wife, Madame Nhu. Mr. Nolting then recalls the debates in the United States regarding Diem, and his own view that the support for Diem should continue.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Frederick Nolting
Person Discussed
Frederick Nolting, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Ngo Dinh Diem, 1901-1963
Topic / Theme
Coup d'etat, Diplomatic missions, Diplomats, Government policy, Heads of state, Political alliances, Political debates, Political schisms, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with George W. Ball, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 1 hour
George W. Ball served in the State Department under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later as Ambassador to the United Nations. He describes the early Johnson Administration as a period of “drift” when the US was becoming increasingly involved in Vietnam, a trend Ball opposed in numerous memos and meetings....
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 1 hour
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George W. Ball served in the State Department under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later as Ambassador to the United Nations. He describes the early Johnson Administration as a period of “drift” when the US was becoming increasingly involved in Vietnam, a trend Ball opposed in numerous memos and meetings. Ball discusses his role as the voice of dissent within the Johnson administration, arguing that they learn from mistakes previously co...
George W. Ball served in the State Department under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later as Ambassador to the United Nations. He describes the early Johnson Administration as a period of “drift” when the US was becoming increasingly involved in Vietnam, a trend Ball opposed in numerous memos and meetings. Ball discusses his role as the voice of dissent within the Johnson administration, arguing that they learn from mistakes previously committed by the French in Vietnam. He recalls Johnson as a sympathetic and intelligent man who wanted to end the war but could not afford to lose it.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
George W. Ball, 1909-1994
Person Discussed
George W. Ball, 1909-1994, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Character traits, Government policy, Heads of state, Military withdrawals, Political advice, Political debates, Political dissidents, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Jack Valenti, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 37 mins
Jack Valenti served as a special assistant to President Johnson from 1963 to 1966. He discusses Johnson’s early attitude towards Vietnam and his effort to win support through the Tonkin Gulf Resolution. He describes Johnson’s deliberations over sending troops into Vietnam, escalating the war, and how to financ...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 37 mins
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Jack Valenti served as a special assistant to President Johnson from 1963 to 1966. He discusses Johnson’s early attitude towards Vietnam and his effort to win support through the Tonkin Gulf Resolution. He describes Johnson’s deliberations over sending troops into Vietnam, escalating the war, and how to finance it. He recounts Johnson’s feeling that every military action in Vietnam would help to end the war. Finally, he reflects on Johnson..
Jack Valenti served as a special assistant to President Johnson from 1963 to 1966. He discusses Johnson’s early attitude towards Vietnam and his effort to win support through the Tonkin Gulf Resolution. He describes Johnson’s deliberations over sending troops into Vietnam, escalating the war, and how to finance it. He recounts Johnson’s feeling that every military action in Vietnam would help to end the war. Finally, he reflects on Johnson’s character and recalls the “Daisy” commercial incident.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Valenti
Person Discussed
Jack Valenti, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Government budget, Character traits, Election campaigns, Government policy, Heads of state, Military personnel, Military strategy, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Great Society, United States, 1964-1969, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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