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The Making of the President 1964

Title
  1. The Making of the President 1964 [videorecording] / Mel Stuart, David L. Wolper Productions in cooperation with CBS News.
Published by
  1. Chicago : Films Inc., 1965.

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Additional authors
  1. Stuart, Mel
  2. White, Theodore Harold, 1915-
  3. CBS News
Description
  1. 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
  1. This documentary charts the 1964 Presidential campaign between Democratic candidate Lyndon B. Johnson and Republican contender Barry Goldwater following the assasination 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 programs, housing, 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 contenders' platforms and strategies. This political record concludes with the innauguration of President Johnson on January 20, 1965.
Series statement
  1. (Making of the President: voter education series)
Subject
  1. United States > Politics and government
  2. Goldwater, Barry M (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
  3. Presidents > United States > Election
  4. Johnson, Lyndon B (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
  5. Elections > United States
Note
  1. Based on the book by Theodore H. White.
Credits (note)
  1. Director, Mel Stuart; narrator, Martin Gabel.
Title
  1. The Making of the President 1964 [videorecording] / Mel Stuart, David L. Wolper Productions in cooperation with CBS News.
Imprint
  1. Chicago : Films Inc., 1965.
Series
  1. (Making of the President: voter education series)
Credits
  1. Director, Mel Stuart; narrator, Martin Gabel.
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Added author
  1. Stuart, Mel.
  2. White, Theodore Harold, 1915- Making of the President, 1964.
  3. CBS News.
Branch call number
  1. VTH 732 M
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