President Johnson on Vietnam (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON VIETNAM The President projects America's policy on Vietnam in a speech at Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Johnson says the United States is ready to begin, without conditions, diplomatic discussions to end the war in Vietnam. He then states that the United States is ready to start a billion dollar investment to bring economic independence to all of Southeast Asia, including North Vietnam. The speech at Hopkins is regarded as one of the most important on policy-making. RED HARASSMENT IN WEST BERLIN For the first time since the Red blockade of West Berlin in 1948, access routes to the city are shut down by; the Communists. The Soviets try to block a meeting of the West German Parliament, but the meeting goes on as Red fighters buz the meeting hall in violation of dozens of air safety regulations. HOLLYWOOD'S NIGHT OF GLAMOUR It's Hollywood's night to hold the world spotlight...the annual Academy Awards. Coveted Oscars to "My Fair Lady" and its star REX HARRISON - BEST PICTURE and BEST ACTOR. Best Actress Award is bestowed on JULIE ANDREWS for her role in Disney's "Mary Poppins" - a part she accepted after being by-passed for the movie version lead in "MY FAIR LADY" in which she created the original Liza Doolittle on the stage...and which rolled up theatrical history.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library