LBJ and Hubert Humphrey Victory Barbecue (1964)

Duration: 0:12:54

Year Published: 1964

Format: 16mm

Sound: silent

Description: Shot on November 5, 1964 for an Austin-based network news affiliate, this footage shows President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey celebrating their 1964 election victory with a “press barbecue” at the LBJ Ranch. Johnson and Humphrey are joined by Lady Bird, Muriel Humphrey, and John and Nellie Connally at the Ranch and are seated in a cart talking to press. Because of rainy weather, the barbecue was held in the ranch’s plane hangar, which was decorated to look like a barn. Entertainment included the “Los Conqustadores” string group with Rosita Fernandez of San Antonio. As often occurred at ranch barbecues, Cactus Pryor served as the Master of Ceremonies and Walter Jetton catered the meal. Of note, President Johnson and Vice President elect Humphrey mount horses for a photo opportunity, and journalist Dan Rather is shown in the crowd of reporters.