President Signs Vote Bill (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: PRESIDENT SIGNS VOTE BILL In the same chamber where President Abraham Lincoln signed the first emancipation order more than a century ago, President Johnson signs the 1965 Voter Registration Act and promises the assembled witnesses to end forever discrimination at the polls. MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA At dockside, Oakland, California, where troops and equipment crowd aboard transports headed for the Far East, Americans witness a scene that sharply recalls the frantic pace of past wars. Young men and millions of tons of equipment - proud armada of the nation - getting ready once more to look into the face of combat. SPORTS FOOTBALL CLEVELAND BROWNS....24 COLLEGE ALL STARS.......16 The NFL champions, the Cleveland Browns, fought off the second half drive by the College All Stars to win the annual game 24 to 16. Rookie pro quarterback John Huarte led a second half counter attack by the All Stars that thrilled fans but failed to top the Browns.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library