The Making of the President, 1964

Series: Making of the President Voter Education Series

Duration: 80

Genre: Documentary

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Films Incorporated

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: This documentary charts the 1964 Presidential campaign between Democratic candidate Lyndon B. Johnson and Republican contender Barry Goldwater following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Part 1 chronicles the factionalism within the Republican Party and the contention for power among the supporters of Nelson Rockefeller, Barry Goldwater, Henry Cabot Lodge, and late entry Senator Scranton. It covers the Republican Convention in San Francisco and the emergence of Barry Goldwater as the Republican candidate. Part 2 discusses the Johnson Administration's continuance of JFK's policies regarding civil rights, anti-poverty and housing programs, and tax reductions. It covers President Johnson's selection of Hubert Humphrey as his Vice-Presidential running mate, and the Democratic Convention in Atlantic City. The film follows the campaigns of Johnson and Goldwater, presenting the candidates' platforms and strategies. This political record concludes with the inauguation of President Johnson on January 20, 1965., Shows the 1964 political conventions and campaigns for the Presidency, from John F. Kennedy's assassination through Lyndon Johnson's election. Includes news film of the candidates, their campaigns, the primary elections in California and New Hampshire, and the party conventions. Bases presentation on Theodore H. White's book of the same title.

Complete Record: This documentary charts the 1964 Presidential campaign between Democratic candidate Lyndon B. Johnson and Republican contender Barry Goldwater following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Part 1 chronicles the factionalism within the Republican Party and the contention for power among the supporters of Nelson Rockefeller, Barry Goldwater, Henry Cabot Lodge, and late entry Senator Scranton. It covers the Republican Convention in San Francisco and the emergence of Barry Goldwater as the Republican candidate. Part 2 discusses the Johnson Administration's continuance of JFK's policies regarding civil rights, anti-poverty and housing programs, and tax reductions. It covers President Johnson's selection of Hubert Humphrey as his Vice-Presidential running mate, and the Democratic Convention in Atlantic City. The film follows the campaigns of Johnson and Goldwater, presenting the candidates' platforms and strategies. This political record concludes with the inauguation of President Johnson on January 20, 1965. , Shows the 1964 political conventions and campaigns for the Presidency, from John F. Kennedy's assassination through Lyndon Johnson's election. Includes news film of the candidates, their campaigns, the primary elections in California and New Hampshire, and the party conventions. Bases presentation on Theodore H. White's book of the same title., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.