1966 STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH BY PRESIDENT LYNDON JOHNSON / REPORT ON VIETNAM WAR GG45205

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film highlights the Vietnam War portion of the State of the Union Address which was presented by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966. In the actual full speech, Johnson also addressed his Great Society and War on Poverty domestic programs, civil rights, and other matters. The State of the Union took place on January 12th, 1966 in the House Chamber of the Capitol. The speech outlines the situation in 1966 as LBJ saw it -- affirming the United States' commitment to Southern Vietnam and highlighting past and ongoing efforts for peace. The President underscores difficult choices and sacrifices made during the war. He stresses continued US support in southern Vietnam until aggression ceases from the communist government of Northern Vietnam. The film can be broken down as follows: • Introduction: The President is introduced to Congress and the American people. • Vietnam War: The President discusses the ongoing conflict in Vietnam, highlighting the sacrifices of young Americans and the nation's commitment to fighting for freedom and against aggression. • Historical Context: The speech reflects on the history of Vietnam, the rise of communist forces in the North, and the decision by the United States to support South Vietnam. • Commitment to Stay: The President emphasizes the U.S. commitment to stay in Vietnam until aggression is stopped, citing the importance of supporting allies and maintaining global confidence in American protection. • Efforts for Peace: Despite the conflict, the President mentions numerous efforts for peace, including private talks and international communications, stressing that the U.S. seeks self-determination for South Vietnam. • Call for Peace: The speech concludes with a call for peace, recognizing the horrors of war and expressing a desire for a future where hope and life prevail. The speech underscores the gravity of the Vietnam War, the sacrifices made, and the ongoing efforts to achieve peace while maintaining a firm stance against aggression. The film opens with the series’ planned goals to increase public awareness and interest in domestic and foreign affairs (:22). The Capitol building appears (:33). President Johnson is introduced; the audience of Senators and Congressmen and other dignitaries clap as he heads for the podium (1:00). Ground footage of Vietnam follows as he begins (2:41). Soldiers cart litters from medic helicopters to collect the dead and wounded (2:43). LBJ discusses the history prior to the war (3:37). Ho Chi Minh appears (3:41) as the separation between the northern and southern Vietnamese government is explained. Protests and political demonstrations follow (3:57). Armed northern soldiers are pictured (4:06). LBJ drive the decision to remain embedded in the conflict (4:36) and increase of US troops in Hanoi the year prior (6:26). A force of M113’s drive through (7:47). The M113’s were the most widely used armored vehicles in this war. Delegates conducted about 300 peace talks in 1965 (8:03). Vietnamese casualties are discussed (7:36). The Indian Prime Minister; Lal Bahadur Shastri (9:37) and French president Georges Pompidou shake hands. Johnson reiterates the need to remain in Vietnam (10:48). American flags blanket caskets of US casualties as American dead come home for burial (11:25). The address concludes (12:28) as the audience applauds. The White House reappears (12:34). The film was produced by Hearst Metrotone News Inc. (12:49). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com