LBJ and Lady Bird on the Campaign Trail (1960)

Duration: 0:15:32

Year Published: 1960

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This footage includes three interesting news segments. First, Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Katie Louchheim interviews several first ladies, including Lady Bird Johnson, about the political roles they play and their feelings on politics. Second, from the 1960 presidential campaign comes footage of vice presidential candidate Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife Lady Bird going to vote on election day. Third, CBS reporters Nancy Hanschman and Stuart Covins interview the Johnsons following the election, with Vice President-elect Johnson delivering a brief victory speech.