President Johnson’s First Speech (1963)

Washington D.C., United States of America (USA). Various shots of American President Lyndon Johnson mounting rostrum to begin to make his first speech to Congress and the world after assassination of John F. Kennedy, crowd applauding - natural sound. Some quotes from the speech: “All I have I would have given gladly not to be standing here today. The greatest leader of our time has been struck down by the foulest deed of our time. Today John F. Kennedy lives on in the immortal words and works that he left behind. He lives on in the mind and memories of mankind. He lives on in the hearts of his countrymen. No words are sad enough to express our sense of loss. No words are strong enough to express our determination to continue the forward thrust of America, that he began“. He goes on to tell of the things Kennedy wanted - the dreams of conquering space, partnership across the Atlantic and across the Pacific as well. Peace corps in less developed nations, education for all children, jobs for all who seek